Inchmickery Vacations

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how the world works in all kinds of ways, and travel has changed with it. These tips will help you better understand the new challenges and get you ready for your vacation in Inchmickery:

• Before you book a flight, check if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by checking government websites.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked by a TSA officer.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, position it straight on the scanner yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now permits passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will need to be removed from your bag for screening.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place items such as your phone, wallet and keys into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. 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 touch and inspect your belongings.

As travel borders start to open, most airlines are back in action with new measures including social distancing and an increased supply of face masks, gloves and sanitizer. Here's what some carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Ryanair - 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.