Lake Erie Islands Vacations

If it's your first time traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll notice a range of new restrictions and standards in place. Take note of these tips and make your getaway to Lake Erie Islands a smooth one:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check before you lock something in.
• Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to adjust your mask for identification purposes.
• 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 agent.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed for screening.
• To minimize handling during screening, place items such as your belt, phone and wallet into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• If you're taking food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As travel restrictions start to lift, many airlines have resumed business with new strategies including social distancing and an increased supply of sanitizer and face masks. Here's what a number of carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

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