Iron Island Holidays

COVID-19 has transformed the world in so many ways, including how and where we travel. The following tips will help you better understand the new challenges and prepare you for your holiday in Iron Island:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before committing to a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• When you pass through airport screening, 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 face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Rather, you should place the pass on the scanner and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on luggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray screening.
• To reduce handling during screening, place items such as your phone and loose change into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• If you want to take food on board, put 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 food container or carry-on bag for inspection.

As countries begin to open their borders, most airlines are now servicing flights with new strategies including social distancing and an increased supply of sanitizer and face masks. Here's what a few carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

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

It could be an hour or two or longer — it depends on which part of the country you're travelling from. The average flight times for these popular domestic routes to Iron Island will give you a clearer picture of what to expect:

• Chicago, IL Airport (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 1 hour and 35 minutes
• New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 1 hour and 32 minutes
• Philadelphia, PA Airport (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.) to Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 1 hour and 23 minutes