Mersea Island Vacations

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about big changes to the way we travel. If you're planning a vacation in Mersea Island, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules:

• Before locking in your flight, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get the latest updates by checking official government websites.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it for ID purposes. Travelers who refuse to wear a mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position the pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• If you're bringing food through security screening, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most airlines have implemented additional steps and actions to help their passengers take to the skies again. Check out what these carriers are doing:

• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Jet2 - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Pegasus Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.