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The COVID-19 outbreak may have changed how we travel, but it hasn't put the brakes on our appetite for exploring. Here are some tips on how to handle the new challenges of traveling:

• Know the rules and restrictions in both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you book your flight.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• Instead of handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it straight on the reader yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• You can now take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. You'll have to remove it for screening.
• Remove personal items from your pockets, like your small change and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA employee will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As countries begin to lift travel restrictions, most airlines are now servicing flights with new strategies including physical distancing and an increased supply of face masks, gloves and sanitizer. Here's what multiple carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

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