Kennebec Valley Vacations

The COVID-19 outbreak has transformed the world in all kinds of ways, including how we can travel safely. The following tips will help you understand these new challenges and prepare you for your trip to Kennebec Valley:

• Look into what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you lock in your flight.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it to confirm your identity. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it straight on the reader yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on bag. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• To reduce handling during screening, place personal items such as your phone and loose change into your carry-on instead of 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.

While traveling during a pandemic can be an anxious experience, airlines are doing all they can to protect the well-being of passengers and crew. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

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