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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we travel, but it hasn't curbed our desire to explore. Here are some tips on how to tackle travel's new challenges:

• Look into what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check before you lock something in.
• When you pass through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Instead, place your pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will need to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pocket, such as your wallet, coins and keys, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to open and touch your bag for inspection.

As passengers and cabin crew start travelling once again, many airlines have implemented social distancing and other precautionary measures to cut down the spread of COVID-19. Here are some great examples:

• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Air France - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Transavia France - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.