Hispaniola Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how the world works in so many ways, including how and where we're able to travel. The following tips will help you better understand these new challenges and prepare you for your holiday in Hispaniola:

• Before you lock in a flight, check if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by checking government websites.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on bag. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag for X-ray screening.
• Empty everything from your pockets, like your phone, keys and wallet, and put them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

In response to the current pandemic, many airlines have rolled out additional steps and actions to help their passengers get back in the skies. Here are a few examples:

• JetBlue - this airline is known for keeping the middle seat empty and capped capacity flights.
• 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.