As Australian international and domestic borders are now officially open, travel is once again becoming the norm! While it’s incredibly exciting to be able to freely travel, it’s also important that you stay safe. Life has mostly returned to pre-pandemic familiarity, but COVID-19 still remains as a possible risk. By taking some simple precautions and practising good hygiene, you and your family can enjoy your travels and stay protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Busy Beaver Airport Parking, we’re helping people safely travel to their destinations every single day. Here’s our top tips for staying covid safe while you travel in a Pandemic.

Research The Travel Restrictions

Before you decide to book your flights and pack your suitcase, you should research the travel restrictions of your destination. While some countries, like the U.K and the United States, are in the process of reducing COVID-19 restrictions on international travel and everyday life, some countries such as New Zealand still have strict regulations on who can enter. Make sure to check with your destination’s government website and visit the Australian Smart Traveller website to stay up to date on travel advice. If you’re travelling domestically, check your destination’s state or territory website for any entry requirements. For example, if you’re entering Western Australia then you’ll need to have a G2G Pass, be triple vaccinated, and undertake a Rapid Antigen Test within 24 hours of arrival.

Wear A Fitted Face Mask

Wearing a face mask correctly can help reduce the risk of infection and keep you safe while you’re indoors with poor ventilation. Your face mask should cover your nose, mouth and chin, and it’s best to wear one in confined spaces such as on a plane or in a car. While any mask is better than no mask, there are different types of masks which offer a variety of protection. N95 masks are currently considered the best protection against Coronavirus, but surgical masks are also recommended as a more affordable option. If you’re using a disposable mask, it shouldn’t be worn for more than a day. A reusable fabric mask should be washed after every use. We recommend having a variety of reusable and disposable masks easily accessible while you travel.

Practice Good Hygiene

Practising good hygiene while you travel can make a huge difference in keeping you and your family safe. We recommend packing hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes, and tissues in your carry-on so you can easily access them during your flight. Keeping your hands clean by using hand sanitiser is an easy way to reduce the risk of infection while travelling. Wipe down high risk surfaces such as hotel door knobs, plane seats and tray tables and restaurant tables. Also avoid touching your face when possible and sanitise your hands regularly.

Choose Appropriate Travel Insurance

Having a comprehensive travel insurance policy can make a world of difference if you become sick, involved in an accident, or need to cancel your overseas trip. However, some insurance policies may not cover any illness or cancellations related to COVID-19 or the pandemic. Before choosing a travel insurance plan, double check with the insurance if there are any specific COVID-19 limitations and plan accordingly.

Limit Public Transport Use

Travelling on public transport can increase the risk of infection as you’re exposed to a wide number of people in a confined space with poor ventilation. If possible, reduce your risk by travelling via private vehicle with the windows down to ensure sufficient air circulation.

Using a service such as off airport parking helps reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure as you’ll be able to:

• Drive your own vehicle to nearby the airport, limiting your exposure to other potentially infected people before you depart and once you return.
• Take a small shuttle bus from our airport parking facility. Busy Beaver’s buses carry no more than 10 passengers (quite often, you travel alone), are routinely disinfected according to Commercial Passengers Victoria requirements and both drivers and customers alike are required to wear masks.
• Arrive closer to your departure time, meaning less exposure time in the terminal and leave the airport more quickly when you return with our shuttle buses running on demand.

In addition to being safer than catching public transport to Melbourne Airport, our airport parking is also surprisingly affordable. From as little as $5 a day, your car will be safe in our monitored parking facility. You can find out more about our airport parking rates here!

Book Your Airport Parking

With Busy Beaver Airport Parking, you can drive your own car to our secure airport parking facility just five minutes from Melbourne airport. Open 24/7 with high security standards, we ensure your vehicle is safe and secure while you travel. We are open around the clock so we’re always available to provide you with affordable parking and shuttle services. To make sure you’re safe, we’ve implemented COVID-19 precautions such as regular cleaning of all vehicles, mandatory masks and social distancing. Contact us today to find out more about our cheap airport parking services.