Macarthur Holidays

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll no doubt notice a few more rules and regulations in place. Take note of these tips and make your journey to Macarthur a smooth one:

• Before locking in your flight, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking government and travel websites.
• Keep your face mask on during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to adjust your mask for ID purposes.
• Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, you should position the pass on the scanner and then hold it up to allow the agent to visually inspect it.
• You can now take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on bag. You'll have to remove it for screening.
• Place any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and coins) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray scanning. Putting it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA agent to touch and inspect your belongings.

While travelling during an ongoing pandemic can be nerve-wracking, airlines are doing all they can to protect the well-being of their passengers and staff. Here are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• 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.