Interior Alaska Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll notice a few more rules and regulations in place. Follow these tips and make your trip to Interior Alaska a smooth one:

• Understand what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you lock something in.
• When you go through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to lower it briefly for ID purposes. Those who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, position it straight on the reader yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will need to be removed from your bag for X-ray scanning.
• Place any personal items (keys, wallet and phone) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Putting it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to touch and inspect your belongings.

While flying during the COVID-19 pandemic can be nerve-wracking, airlines have gone above and beyond to protect the well-being of all on board. These are a few carriers that have introduced changes:

• Alaska Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.
• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.