Whether you’ve just arrived at a dream vacation or you’re getting back home from a work trip, quickly getting out of the airport and on to your final destination is always the goal.

When it comes to traveling, especially on a plane, you’ll definitely catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, as the old saying goes -- meaning, in simple terms, it pays to be nice.

After the last couple years of living through a global pandemic, it seems as though most of us are itching to get in some good travel time.

We all know how the process works when you’re going to the airport: Check in, get your boarding passes, check luggage (if that’s what you’ve decided on) and then head to security to make your way to your gate.

This summer just might be the perfect time to take that long-awaited trip -- and considering what the world has looked like over the past year or so, safe to say, we could all use a vacation right about now.

So we’ll go through some of their recommendations, to perhaps anticipate some of your summer travel questions. Travel does increase your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19, the CDC said. If you’re considering cleaning your lodging area, see these guidelines on how to clean and disinfectFollow state and local travel restrictions. For up-to-date information, check the state or local health department where you are, along your route, and at your planned destination. “Also be aware that many local, state, and national public parks have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19.”It’s just one more thing to check on.