Al Gharbia Holidays

The COVID-19 outbreak has transformed the world in countless ways, including how and where we're able to travel. These tips will help you navigate the new challenges and prepare you for your flight to Al Gharbia:

• Investigate the restrictions and rules in both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you book your flight.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked by a TSA employee.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Instead, place your pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• You can now take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. This will need to be taken out for X-ray scanning.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, put items such as your wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA officer will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

To help minimize contact between passengers and cabin crew during the COVID-19 outbreak, most reputable airlines have taken social distancing and other measures to the skies. Just a few of these are:

• Etihad Airways - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• EgyptAir - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• GoAir - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.