Bintan Island Vacations

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we travel, but it hasn't stifled our eagerness for exploring. Here are some tips on how to deal with the new challenges of traveling:

• Find out the rules and restrictions in both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check government advisories before booking.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Anyone refusing to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be denied boarding.
• To minimize the risk of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA agent.
• TSA is now allowing 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 for X-ray scanning.
• Remove items from your pockets, like your wallet, phone and small change, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA officer will need to open your bag for inspection.

Physical distancing is the tip of the iceberg for new travel industry strategies to ease the spread of COVID-19. From your first steps on board, these airlines will bring you to your destination with greater peace of mind:

• Singapore Airlines - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Jetstar Asia Airways - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Scoot - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.