Latrobe Valley Holidays

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about major changes to how we travel. If you're flying to Latrobe Valley, these tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you lock in your flight.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to lower your mask temporarily for ID purposes.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, place it directly on the reader yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now permitting passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will have to be removed from your bag for X-ray screening.
• Put any personal items (keys, wallet and phone) in your carry-on instead of a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you want to take food through the screening checkpoint, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

As passengers take to the skies again, most commercial airlines have implemented social distancing and other vital actions to help fight COVID-19. Here are some good examples:

• Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.