Pescara Coast Vacations

COVID-19 has changed the way we travel, but it hasn't curbed our zeal for exploring. Here are a few tips on how to cope with the new challenges of traveling:

• Before locking in your flight, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get the latest updates by checking government websites.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at security checkpoints. You should be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked.
• To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA agent.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for scanning.
• Put any personal items (phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• If you want to take food through security screening, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.

As lockdowns and restrictions start to lift, most airlines are back in business with new strategies including social distancing and an increased supply of sanitizer and face masks. Here's what numerous carriers are doing to ease the spread of COVID-19:

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