Tras-os-Montes Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world in countless ways, and travel has changed with it. These tips will help you better understand these new challenges and prepare you for your journey to Tras-os-Montes:

• Before locking in your flight, see if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by checking official government websites.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Travellers who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, position the pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• Put any personal items (phone, wallet and keys for example) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• 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 officer will need to open your bag for inspection.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of airlines have adopted enhanced measures and standards to help their passengers and staff fly with peace of mind. These carriers include:

• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• TAP Air Portugal - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.