White Mountains Holidays

COVID-19 has brought about major changes to the way we travel. If you're planning a trip to White Mountains, the following tips will help you navigate these new rules and challenges:

• Before booking your flight, check if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by checking government and airport websites.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be required to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Those who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• To reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for scanning.
• Remove items from your pockets, such as your wallet and phone, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• If you want to take food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of airlines have rolled out additional actions and measures to help their passengers fly with confidence. These carriers include:

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