Maruzi Vacations

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major changes to how we travel. If you're planning an escape to Maruzi, these tips will help you navigate the "new normal:"

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any special conditions you'll have to follow on arrival, such as taking a COVID-19 test.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Instead, place your pass on the reader and then hold it up for inspection.
• You are now allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. You'll need to remove it for screening.
• Empty everything from your pockets, such as your phone and wallet, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• Separate any food you're carrying for screening. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

As lockdowns and restrictions start to lift, most airlines are now servicing flights with new strategies including social distancing and an increased supply of sanitizer and face masks. Here's what numerous carriers are doing to help combat COVID-19:

• Kenya Airways - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Ethiopian Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• RwandAir - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.