East Bohemia Vacations

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in dramatic changes to how we travel. If you plan to jet off to East Bohemia, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules:

• Find out what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you lock something in.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be required to lower it briefly for ID purposes. Travelers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• You can now 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.
• Put any personal items (e.g, wallet, keys and phone) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA employee will need to open your bag for inspection.

To help minimize contact between passengers and flight attendants during the global COVID-19 pandemic, most reputable airlines have taken social distancing and other precautionary measures to the skies. Just a handful of these are:

• SmartWings - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.