Southwest Michigan Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how the world works in so many ways, including how we're able to travel safely. The following tips will help you better understand these new challenges and get you ready for your journey to Southwest Michigan:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as installing a contact tracing app.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Anyone refusing to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Instead, position the pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• You can take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. You'll need to remove it for screening.
• Place any personal items (e.g, wallet, keys 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 scanning. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

While travelling during an ongoing pandemic can be daunting, airlines are going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew. Here are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• 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.