find out and update information
1. Travel is increasingly opening up around the world to fully vaccinated people, typically requiring 14 days since the second dose. However, not all vaccines are created equal. Double-check that the vaccine you receive—and even the batch number—is accepted where you’re going.
2. Check all your destinations for entry or transit restrictions and stay updated until you are sure you can board your flight. If you are planning to explore an entire country, remember that different regions may have different regulations.
3. Even if you are allowed to travel to another country, life there may still be very different from before. Do a Google search and check in advance to see which tourist attractions, restaurants, and hotels are open, as well as where masks are required.
4. Book flights and accommodation with flexibility, with refunds and changes available if needed. And don't forget to purchase up-to-date travel insurance - some destinations require this before entry.
Budget
1. Are you thinking about holiday packages, 0-dollar flights or hunting for cheap tickets? It seems that in this period, those things will not be able to return soon. You should also prepare or be on guard for services that may increase in price such as air tickets, car rentals, food, accommodation, etc.
2. Find out how many Covid-19 tests you will need and how much each will cost. Also consider if travel regulations change mid-trip, requiring you to self-isolate or spend a mandatory stay at a designated hotel.
prepare luggage
1. Confirm in advance what documents will be required at different stages of your journey, make copies or print them out to plan ahead. Depending on where you are and where you are going, check travel regulations, download any required or recommended apps and complete the relevant information within.
2. In addition to the basic necessities for every trip, two items you should not forget are a mask and a small bottle of hand sanitizer/antiseptic solution.
3. It is likely that some restaurants and shops at the airport will not be open as usual. Therefore, you may have difficulty buying emergency items such as toiletries or snacks. If these are items that you cannot live without for your trip, make sure you have them ready before going to the airport.
Estimated travel time
If you were a frequent flyer before the pandemic, you probably had an idea of the distance and time it would take to get there. But don’t be complacent, now is the time to rethink this.
1. If you need to call a public transport to get to the airport, the means of transport and transportation services may not be as diverse and frequent as before. There is also a shortage of drivers on technology car applications, so you may have to wait longer or pay higher prices.
2. Upon arrival at the airport, your journey may be delayed due to Covid-19 testing and social distancing measures.
3. Check with the airline you are flying to see if there are any changes to their flight regulations. For example, the weight limit for carry-on baggage, the additional baggage purchase service, etc. Because if you do not find out in advance, you will spend more time dealing with these procedures before take-off.
Note On the plane
1. You will be required to wear a mask on board the plane, so make sure you choose one that is comfortable and meets the airline's requirements. Disposable masks are the easiest option so you can change them frequently.
2. Not all airlines have partitions between seats to prevent Covid-19 infection, so if you need this, find out in advance and maybe pay extra to get a good seat.
3. In fact, all airlines will reduce their in-flight service, so check what will be available and inform the airline in advance if you need to order meals, or have any specific requests for dishes.
4. Many airlines will only accept contactless payments. Have your card (or mobile payment app) ready to make purchases on the plane.
5. Flight attendants will certainly want to reduce passenger movement during the flight, so limit standing up, moving around, stretching... At the same time, you should bring a travel pillow, or other items that can create comfort, to ensure your flight will be comfortable and smooth.
