Division No. 8 Vacations

With new rules, restrictions and safety measures in effect, travel looks a little different in this day and age. Here's what you need to know before you head off to Division No. 8:

• Investigate if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be required to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Anyone refusing to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• To reduce the potential of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA employee.
• You can take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. This will need to be taken out for X-ray scanning.
• Put any personal items (like your phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food through the security checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

As passengers begin traveling once again, most reputable airlines have implemented physical distancing and other important measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Here are some of them:

• WestJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and electrostatic cleaning.
• Air Canada - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.