Each traveler may have one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 ounces (about 350 milliliters) in a carry-on bag.Instead of handing boarding passes to TSA officers, travelers should place passes (paper or electronic) directly on the scanner and then hold them up for inspection.Travelers should keep a distance of 6 feet apart from other travelers when possible.

However, TSA employees may ask travelers to adjust masks for identification purposes.

Travelers must wear masks during screening.

TSA has also made changes to the screening process: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has increased cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces and equipment, including bins, at screening checkpoints.

Getting vaccinated and wearing a mask when traveling can help protect you from COVID-19 while traveling. However, air travel involves spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which can bring you in close contact with other people. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.Be sure to wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.If you are in an area with a high number of new COVID-19 cases, wear a mask in indoor public places and outdoors in crowded areas or when you're in close contact with people who aren't vaccinated. The CDC recommends wearing the most protective mask possible that you'll wear regularly and that fits. Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces.

If you must touch these surfaces, use hand sanitizer or wash your hands afterward.

Don't touch frequently touched surfaces, such as handrails, elevator buttons and kiosks.

Avoid crowds and indoor places that have poor air flow (ventilation).

Avoid contact with anyone who is sick or has symptoms.

This is especially important if you have a higher risk of serious illness.

Keep distance between yourself and others (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters) when you're in indoor public spaces if you're not fully vaccinated.

The mask must fit snugly and cover both your mouth and nose.įollow these steps to protect yourself and others when you travel: In the U.S., you must wear a face mask on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation.

Does your home or destination have requirements or restrictions for travelers? Even if you've had all recommended vaccine doses, you must follow local, state and federal testing and travel rules.

Do you live with someone who's at increased risk for severe illness? If you get infected while traveling, you can spread the COVID-19 virus to the people you live with when you return, even if you don't have symptoms.

But older adults and people of any age with certain medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Are you at increased risk for severe illness? Anyone can get COVID-19.

Have you had any booster doses? Having all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including boosters, increases your protection from serious illness.

It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination.

If the vaccine requires one dose, wait two weeks after getting the vaccine to travel. If the vaccine requires two doses, wait two weeks after getting your second vaccine dose to travel. Have you been vaccinated against COVID-19? If you haven't, get vaccinated.As you think about making travel plans, consider these questions:

Safe travels