Spessart Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll notice a host of new standards and rules in place. Take note of these tips and make your getaway to Spessart a smooth one:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before booking your flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as installing a contact tracing app.
• You must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA officer.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, place it directly on the scanner yourself. When that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• You are now allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. You'll have to remove it for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, like your phone, keys and wallet, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA employee will need to open your bag for inspection.

As lockdowns and restrictions start to lift, many airlines are now servicing flights with new strategies including social distancing and increased sanitization. Here's what different carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Condor - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.