Outlying Islands Holidays

If it's your first time traveling during COVID-19, you'll notice a few more restrictions and standards in place. Follow these tips and make your getaway to Outlying Islands go off without a hitch:

• Understand if any restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check in advance.
• Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to adjust your mask for ID purposes.
• Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, position it directly on the reader yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• You are now allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. You'll need to remove it for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, such as your wallet, keys and phone, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to touch and inspect your belongings.

While traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic can be challenging, airlines have been working hard to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• Shenzhen Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and providing passenger masks.
• China Southern Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Cathay Pacific - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.