Great Island Vacations

With the continuation of the COVID-19 outbreak, traveling today comes with a few more challenges than usual. Keep in mind these valuable tips before hopping on your flight to Great Island:

• Before booking your flight, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Stay informed with the latest updates by reviewing government websites.
• You must wear a face mask at the airport, including at security checkpoints. Be ready to adjust your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA employee.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will have to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• To minimize handling during screening, place items such as your phone, wallet and keys into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put 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.

As lockdowns and restrictions start to lift, airlines are back in action with new strategies including physical distancing and an increased supply of face masks, gloves and sanitizer. Here's what different carriers are doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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