Boston Harbor Islands State Park Holidays

If it's your first time traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll notice new restrictions and rules in place. Take note of these tips and make your getaway to Boston Harbor Islands State Park a smooth one:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before booking anything. Also check if there are any requirements you'll need to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA officer.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, position your pass on the reader and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will have to be removed from your bag and submitted for screening.
• Put any personal items (phone, keys and wallet) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food through security screening, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

Physical distancing is just the start of new air travel strategies to help fight COVID-19. From the waiting lounge to your designated seat, these carriers will whisk you away to Boston Harbor Islands State Park with comfort and confidence:

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