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COVID-19 has changed the way we travel, but it hasn't shut down our eagerness for exploring. Here are some tips on how to handle travel's new challenges:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll need to follow on arrival, such as health testing.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be required to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, position your pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for screening.
• Empty your personal items from your pocket, such as your phone and wallet, and put them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to handle and inspect your belongings.

As countries reopen their borders and people start travelling again, many airlines have adopted precautionary measures such as social distancing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Below are a few excellent examples:

• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Aer Lingus - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.