In the face ofthe COVID-19 outbreak,traveling now comes withsome extra challenges.Take a look atthese worthwhile tipsbefore hopping onyour plane to南美洲:
- Find outif any travel restrictions applyto your origin and destinationbefore committing to a flight.Also check ifthere are any requirementsyou’ll need to follow on arrival,such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
- When you go throughairport checkpoints,keep your face mask on.You will be asked tolower it brieflyfor ID purposes.Those who refuse to wear a face maskmay be fined and denied entry.
- To avoidcross-contamination,position your boarding passon the reader yourselfand then hold it up for inspection.Do not handyour passdirectly to a TSA officer.
- TSA is now allowing passengers totake one container of hand sanitizer,up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size,in carry-on baggage.This will have to be removedfrom your bagto be screened.
- To minimize handlingduring the screening process,place personal itemssuch asyour wallet, phone and beltinto your carry-onrather than the bins.
- Separate any food you havefor X-ray scanning.Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them ina clear plastic bagand into a binreduces the needfor a TSA employeeto touch and inspect your belongings.