Zona Cafetera Vacations

With strict COVID-19 precautions in effect, travel looks a bit different in this day and age. Here's what you need to know before you jet off to Zona Cafetera:

• Before you book a flight, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Keep informed with the latest updates by reviewing official government websites.
• You must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA officer.
• Rather than handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, place it directly on the scanner yourself. When that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on luggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for X-ray screening.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, such as your small change and phone, and put them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food on the plane with you, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As passengers and cabin crew start traveling again, most airlines have implemented physical distancing and other important measures to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Here are some good examples:

• Avianca - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• LATAM Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and capped capacity flights.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.