Western Kansas Vacations

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in big changes to the way we travel. If you plan to visit Western Kansas, these tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules:

• Before booking your flight, see if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking government and travel websites.
• You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked.
• Rather than handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it directly on the reader yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on luggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for screening.
• Put any personal items (phone, keys and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• If you're planning to take food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

Social distancing is just the beginning of new travel strategies to minimize the spread of COVID-19. From your first steps on board, these carriers will bring you to your destination with greater peace of mind:

• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Frontier Airlines - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and conducting passenger temperature checks.