Cowal Vacations

With strict COVID-19 precautions to adhere to, travel looks a lot different right now. These are some helpful things to know before you pack your bags for Cowal:

• Before booking anything, check if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking government websites.
• You must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA officer.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, you should place the pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. You'll have to remove it for X-ray scanning.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, like your wallet, keys and phone, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

While flying during the COVID-19 pandemic can be nerve-wracking, airlines are doing all they can to protect the well-being of all on board. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• British Airways - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Jet2 - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.