With strict COVID-19 precautionsin place,travel looks a bit differentat the moment.Here are a few things to knowbefore you hop on that plane to墨西哥和中美洲:
- Researchwhat, if any, rules or restrictions apply toboth your origin and destination.You may not be able to traveldepending on local circumstances,so make sure youcheck before you book your flight.
- When you pass throughairport checkpoints,keep your face mask on.You will be asked tolower it brieflyfor ID purposes.Passengers who refuse to wear a maskmay face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
- To reduce the potential ofcross-contamination,position your boarding passon the scanner yourselfand then hold it up for inspection.Do not handyour passdirectly to a TSA agent.
- You are now permitted to takeone container of hand sanitizerup to 12 oz (350 ml)in your hand luggage.You’ll need to remove itfor screening.
- Empty everythingfrom your pockets,likeyour phone, keys and wallet,and place themin your carry-oninstead of into bins.This will minimize handlingduring screening.
- Separate any food you’re carryingfor X-ray scanning.Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them ina clear plastic bagand into a binreduces the needfor a TSA employeeto touch and inspect your belongings.