Waldviertel Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how the world works in ways big and small, including how we travel. These tips will help you better understand the new challenges and get you ready for your holiday in Waldviertel:

• Understand the restrictions and rules in both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you book.
• Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA employee will require you to adjust your mask to verify your identity.
• To avoid cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for screening.
• Place any personal items (phone, keys and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food on the plane, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.

While travelling in a pandemic can be a challenging experience, airlines are doing their utmost to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew. Here are a few carriers that have introduced changes:

• Austrian Airlines - 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.
• Wizz Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.