Shire of Richmond Valley Vacations

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling today comes with more challenges. Take note of these useful tips before jumping on your flight to Shire of Richmond Valley:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before committing to a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as mandatory quarantining.
• Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to lower your mask temporarily for ID purposes.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag for screening.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place items such as your wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA officer will need to open your bag for inspection.

As people start traveling again, most reputable airlines have introduced social distancing and other similar measures to cut down the spread of COVID-19. Here are some of them:

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