North Tipperary Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during COVID-19, you'll notice a host of new regulations and rules in place. Follow these tips and make your getaway to North Tipperary a smooth one:

• Before locking in your flight, check if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your origin and destination. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking government and travel websites.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at security checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA employee.
• To reduce the potential 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.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your small change and phone, and put them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA agent to handle and inspect your belongings.

While flying during the COVID-19 pandemic has its challenges, airlines have been working hard to ensure the well-being of customers and crew. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Aer Lingus - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• KLM - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.