Southern Arkansas Holidays

If it's your first time traveling during COVID-19, you'll notice a raft of new rules and regulations in place. Take note of these tips and make your escape to Southern Arkansas go off without a hitch:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as installing a contact tracing app.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it to confirm your identity. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Rather, you should place the pass on the reader and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA is now allowing passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed from your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• Remove items from your pockets, like your wallet, phone and small change, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to open your bag for inspection.