Costa de la Muerte Vacations

In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling today comes with some extra challenges. Make a note of these useful tips before boarding your plane to Costa de la Muerte:

• Investigate what, if any, rules or restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check before you book.
• When you go through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• Rather than handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it straight on the scanner yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• You are now allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. You'll need to remove it for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, like your wallet and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray scanning. Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.