Many of our travel partners are still navigating what a “new normal” will look like when travel resumes. Everyone is concerned about what safety protocols will include during flights, hotel stays, and cruising. Please note the information below is changing, and the Uniglobe Travel Designers team is staying informed of all changes. We will do our best to keep this document updated but please keep in mind the below information is based on our travel partners’ independent policies and is subject to change.

 

Please see our Coronavirus Update for our resource guide to COVID-19 cancellations and rescheduling.

 

Tips from our team moving forward:

• Bring and wear your own mask. Most airlines are requiring this, but not all will be providing them.
• Arrive at the airport early in anticipation of a longer check-in and security process. Many airlines are temporarily shutting down their self-service kiosks.
• Bring hand sanitizer and wipes with you. Some airlines, but not all, will provide them.
• Make sure you pack some snacks! Some airlines are pausing food and drink service.
• Wipe down contacted areas in the gate area and on board your flight. Don’t forget your tray table!
• Do not travel if you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms.
• Be sure to save Uniglobe Travel Designers’ office number and after-hours emergency number in your phone for any issues and travel interruptions.
• Talk to Uniglobe Travel Designers about purchasing travel insurance before your trip. We always recommend it (pandemic or not)!
• Enroll in the STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) on their website.
• Review CDC guidelines for travelers here.

 

 

AIRLINES

Southwest

• Read about The Southwest Promise here detailing their new procedures.
• Includes but not limited to: Deeper cleaning on aircraft, gate areas, and ticket counters. Hand sanitizer and wipes available onboard. Limiting number of people onboard each flight to leave middle seats open.

 

American Airlines

• As of May 11, flight attendants and travelers will need to wear masks during flight.
• Measures to provide sanitizing wipes and masks for customers on select flights
• Enhanced cleaning procedures to disinfect high-touch points throughout aircraft and increased cleaning at airports
• Additional Coronavirus updates from American can be found on their website.

 

Delta Airlines

• Limiting the number of people onboard each flight to leave middle seats open.
• Enhanced cleaning procedures between each flight and across the airport experience.
• Masks will be required for all Delta employees and customers starting in the check-in lobby.
• Additional Coronavirus updates from Delta can be found on their website.

 

United Airlines

• Limiting the number of people onboard each flight to leave middle seats open.
• Enhanced cleaning procedures between each flight and across the airport experience.
• Additional Coronavirus updates from United can be found on their website.

 

 

Rental Cars

The following car rental companies have committed to enhanced cleaning procedures in both their shuttle buses and for rental vehicles:

• Hertz: Additional coronavirus updates can be found here.
• Budget: Additional coronavirus updates can be found here.
• Avis: Additional coronavirus updates can be found here.
• Thrifty: Additional coronavirus updates can be found here.

 

 

Hotels

*Please keep in mind many hotels are currently closed. Please connect with our team to assist you with any reservations.

• Marriott: Coronavirus updates and cleaning procedures can be found here.
• InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG): Coronavirus updates and cleaning procedures can be found here.
• Hilton: Coronavirus updates and cleaning procedures can be found here.

 

 

More to be added and updated by our team.