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Tips for Safe Travels this Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, the pull to be reunited with friends and family can be a powerful one. Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas mornings and New Year’s celebrations are integral parts of our lives and, for many of us, they just wouldn’t be the same without those we love. We understand that. And if you’re ready to go, we’re ready to get you there.
Ultimately, each person must decide for themselves what they’re comfortable with, but if you decide that air travel is part of your plans this holiday season, check out our tips to help you have #SafeTravels.
Flexibility is key
Having some wiggle room on your travel dates can help you find the best rates and the best time to travel. Both Delta and United are offering daily flights from the Duluth International Airport (DLH), and this holiday season they’re both waiving their change fees, providing you with maximum flexibility.
Know your airline’s policies
According to the CDC “most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes.” So, while disease transmission risk is already low on flights, make sure your airline mandates face coverings at a minimum. Our partners, Delta and United, have gone far beyond that to help keep their employees and passengers safe during flights.
Book early
Not only will booking a flight 60 to 90 days in advance of your preferred travel window assure you the best rate, it also gives you first crack at seat selection. If available on your flight, book a window seat if you can. MIT Medical reports that “having a wall on one side automatically reduces your number of close-proximity contacts. A window seat also protects you from the inadvertent close contacts that can occur when other passengers are hoisting bags into overhead bins at the start of a flight or crowding aisles to deplane after landing.”
Stay safe at airports
If you’re departing from DLH, you can be certain we’re doing everything we can to help ensure #safetravels. That includes a robust mitigation plan with mandatory masks for all employees and passengers, plexiglass barriers at all person-to-person contact points, and thorough disinfecting of all seating areas, wheelchairs and touchpoints in the public areas of the terminal multiple times a day.
Be sure to visit the website for the airport of your final destination to keep informed on how to stay safe upon arrival.
Safe doesn’t have to mean stressed
If you decide that travel is an important part of your plans this holiday season, it’s important to do your research and be prepared for the changes the pandemic has brought to air travel.
It’s also important, however, to remember that the airlines and airports are doing everything possible to ensure safe travels for everyone. Air travel is an essential service, and we are all taking our commitment to exemplary service — and your safety — seriously.
Make this the year you get from car to gate faster
Fly through the airport with DLH’s insider tips
Whether it’s for coffee, roller coasters or your upcoming flight, nobody likes lines. That includes the staff of the Duluth International Airport. We’re dedicated to making your travel experience as quick, easy and relaxing as possible, and that means we want you to spend as little time in lines as possible.
Here, then, are seven insider tips for how to fly through DLH the next time you #FlyDLH.
- Get to the airport early
We recommend arriving at DLH ninety minutes prior to your flight’s departure, especially during our morning and mid-afternoon rush. That will leave you plenty of time to check any luggage, get through security and get settled at your gate.
- Skip the accessories
If you’re not wearing a belt, you won’t have to take it off to go through security. Same goes for jewelry, heavy coats and multiple layers with lots of pockets and zippers. Wearing comfortable clothing that isn’t excessively bulky or loose will get you through TSA faster and easier.
- Follow the 3-1-1 rule
Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes in carry on luggage must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container. Place them in a single quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag. Have it removed from your luggage and ready to place it in a separate tray when you reach security.
- Snack smart
Solid foods (bread, meat, fruit, etc.) can be packed in carry on luggage without worry. Liquid or gels (yogurt, pudding, milk, etc) have to be 3.4 ounces or less per container or be placed in checked luggage. The exception to these rules are food purchased in the airport once you’ve cleared security, which you are free to bring on board.
- Ready while waiting
You’ll get through security faster if you follow these steps:
- Have your I.D. and boarding pass out and ready for the TSA agent
- Place your laptop and toiletries in a separate bin from your bag
- Remove your shoes, as well as your belt and light jacket (if wearing them)
- Get Pre✓™
DLH now offers TSA Pre✓™ for travelers interested in taking advantage of expedited security screening. This program allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select screening lanes. Learn more here.
- Dig deeper
If you have any additional questions about what you should pack, bring or do when flying, drop by our website or check with the TSA.
Follow these seven tips and you’ll be flying through the Duluth International Airport and on to your destination in no time.
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