Helgeland Vacations

The COVID-19 outbreak may have changed how we travel, but it hasn't dampened our enthusiasm for exploring. Here are some tips on how to tackle the new challenges of traveling:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so don't forget to check in advance.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be required to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Travelers who refuse to wear a mask may be fined and denied entry.
• To reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee.
• You are now permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. You'll have to remove it for X-ray scanning.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and coins) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to handle your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.