Stateline Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during COVID-19, you'll notice plenty of new restrictions and standards in place. Take note of these tips and make your escape to Stateline a smooth one:

• Understand if any restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check before you book your flight.
• Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to lower your mask temporarily to verify your identity.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, place your pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• Remove items from your pocket, like your phone and wallet, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray screening. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

Physical distancing is the tip of the iceberg for new aviation strategies to minimize the spread of COVID-19. From the check-in desk to arrival, these airlines will take you to Stateline with greater peace of mind:

• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.