Niagara Wine Region Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll no doubt notice a few more regulations and rules in place. Take note of these tips and make your getaway to Niagara Wine Region a smooth one:

• Understand what rules and restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so don't forget to check before you lock in your flight.
• When you go through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Travellers who refuse to wear a face mask may be denied entry or boarding.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on bag. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to take it out of your bag for screening.
• Place any personal items (e.g, wallet, keys and phone) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during screening.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to open and touch your bag for inspection.

While flying in the middle of a pandemic can be daunting, airlines are going above and beyond to protect the well-being of passengers and crew. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

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

This largely depends on your place of departure. To give you an idea of what to expect, we've prepared a list of average flight times for some of the more popular routes to Niagara Wine Region:

• Oakland, CA Airport (OAK-Oakland Intl.) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 4 hours and 55 minutes
• Fort Myers, FL Airport (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 2 hours and 57 minutes
• Nashville, TN Airport (BNA-Nashville Intl.) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 2 hours and 21 minutes