Similan Islands Holidays

With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, travelling now comes with a few additional challenges. Keep in mind the following tips before jumping on your flight to Similan Islands:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you book your flight.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be denied entry or boarding.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, place your pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will need to be removed from your bag for scanning.
• To reduce handling during screening, put items such as your wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of into the bins.
• If you're planning to take food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.

In response to the continuing pandemic, airlines have introduced enhanced measures and standards to help their passengers and crew fly with peace of mind. Check out what these carriers are doing:

• Thai AirAsia - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Nok Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Bangkok Airways - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.