Eastern Kentucky Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll no doubt notice a few more rules and restrictions in place. Follow these tips and make your getaway to Eastern Kentucky a smooth one:

• Investigate if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before booking your flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask for ID purposes when asked.
• Instead of handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it directly on the scanner yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning.
• Put any personal items (e.g, wallet, keys and phone) in your carry-on instead of a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA employee will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As borders reopen and people start flying again, many airlines have implemented measures like social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Below are a couple of excellent examples:

• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Allegiant Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.