Lexington - Salisbury Holidays

COVID-19 has led to major changes to how we travel. If you're planning a holiday in Lexington - Salisbury, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges:

• Research if any restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check government advisories before booking.
• You must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA officer.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, you should place the pass on the scanner and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for scanning.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• 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 officer to touch and inspect your belongings.

As countries begin to open their borders, airlines have resumed services with new measures including social distancing and enhanced disinfection measures. Here's what a number of carriers are doing to help lessen the spread of COVID-19:

• American 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.