Belle Isle Vacations

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about big changes to how we travel. If you're planning a vacation in Belle Isle, these tips will help you navigate these new challenges:

• Before locking in your flight, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by reviewing government and airport websites.
• Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to lower your mask temporarily for ID purposes.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position your pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA now permits passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• Place any personal items (keys, wallet and phone) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• If you're planning to take food on the plane with you, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

To help lessen the contact between passengers and flight attendants during the current pandemic, the majority of airlines have taken social distancing and other strategies to the skies. These carriers include:

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