Travel to Fidalgo Island

With strict COVID-19 precautions to follow, travel looks a little different right now. Here's what you should know before you pack your suitcase for Fidalgo Island:

• Find out what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you lock in your flight.
• You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA employee.
• Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it straight on the reader yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
• You are now allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. You'll have to remove it for X-ray scanning.
• Place any personal items (like your phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA officer will need to open your bag for inspection.

As people start travelling again, most reputable airlines have implemented social distancing and other vital measures to help lessen the spread of COVID-19. Here are some good examples:

• Alaska Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Southwest Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.