Nevis Vacations

The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't stifled our zeal for exploring. Here are a few tips on how to handle travel's new challenges:

• Before you book a flight, check if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by reviewing official government websites.
• When you go through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, position your pass on the reader and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on bag. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• Put any personal items (keys, wallet and phone) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• If you're taking food through the screening checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have rolled out new precautionary measures to help their passengers and staff fly with extra peace of mind. Here are just a few examples:

• Winair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Air Antilles - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Tradewind Aviation - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.