As travel to most parts of the world opens up, people are dusting off their passports and booking vacations. However, while many things are returning to ‘normal’ there are still many Covid precautions in place for travelers. Let’s take a look at some items you need to make traveling with Covid restrictions easier.
Masks
Although mask mandates have been lifted in many areas of the country, they’re still required on all public forms of transportation. This includes airplanes. In order to fly, anyone over the age of 2 years must wear a mask over their face and nose for the entirety of the flight. Exceptions are made for when a person is eating or drinking, but overall the airlines take mask wearing very seriously.
Smartphone Sanitizer
You’d be shocked at the amount of germs and bacteria living on your smartphone. While you’re in the airport, on the plane and at various other stops along your journey, you’re likely going to collect a few germs. Luckily there are portable smartphone sanitizers you can purchase to help minimize your exposure to things that can make you sick. There are many options available on Amazon. You can find them by clicking here.
Paperwork
If you’re planning on traveling internationally, you’ll need to bring extra paperwork. Those who have received a Covid vaccine need to bring proof of that. If you haven’t, you must provide documentation showing a negative result for a Covid test. It must be taken 1 to 3 days before your flight. Some destinations have different requirements. Make sure you look into what will be required for your specific trip.
Disinfectant Wipes
It should go without saying that disinfectant wipes are an absolute necessity. Grab a travel sized package to wipe down the seat and armrests of any chair you sit in while waiting for your flight. Once your board, use your wipes to clean the seat and armrests there as well. Airlines are trying their best to bring customers in. This means there are many flights running and a lot of people cycling through each plane. While there are sanitation procedures in place, it certainly doesn’t hurt to double up efforts to keep your space clean.
Neck Pillow
A neck pillow is necessary on any flight, but not all are created equal. If you’ve been looking for one that is high quality, comfortable and can also help protect you from germs, the Go Travel Pillow made by Ostrichpillow is a wonderful option and can be found here. Rebecca Carhart, a writer for travelandleisure.com states, “The high neckline keeps the neck upright in a resting position — which prevents your face from falling against germy surfaces. What’s more, the memory foam pillow’s super soft sleeve is removable and machine-washable, so you can easily clean it in between trips.”
While travel isn’t completely ‘back to normal’, it’s certainly well on its way. If you’re planning a trip in the near future, make sure these necessities make your list.