Haidian Island Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll no doubt notice a few more restrictions and standards in place. Take note of these tips and make your escape to Haidian Island a smooth one:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any special conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• You must wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, you should position the pass on the reader and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. This will need to be removed for X-ray screening.
• Empty your personal items from your pockets, such as your wallet, phone and small change, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• If you're bringing food on board, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, airlines have rolled out extra steps and measures to help their passengers and staff get back in the air. Some of these carriers include:

• Hainan Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• China Southern Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Shenzhen Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and providing passenger masks.