Gulf Islands National Seashore Vacations

With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling today comes with more challenges than in the past. Have a read over these handy tips before hopping on your plane to Gulf Islands National Seashore:

• Before committing to anything, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking official government websites.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it to verify your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, 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 bags. This will need to be removed from your bag for scanning.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your phone, wallet and keys into your carry-on instead of the bins.
• If you want to take food through the screening checkpoint, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

While flying in the middle of a pandemic can be nerve-wracking, airlines have worked around the clock to protect the well-being of passengers and crew. These are some carriers that have implemented changes:

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