North Side Holidays

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling today comes with a few more challenges. Take note of the following information before jumping on your flight to North Side:

• Investigate if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll have to follow on arrival, such as installing a contact tracing app.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to adjust your mask for ID purposes when asked by a TSA employee.
• To reduce the likelihood 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 officer.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for X-ray screening.
• Put any personal items (like your phone and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray scanning. Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

As a response to the current pandemic, airlines around the world have introduced measures to help both passengers and crew feel more comfortable when in the air. Jet off with confidence again aboard one of these respected carriers:

• JetBlue - this airline is known for keeping the middle seat empty and capped capacity flights.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.