Bribie Island Holidays from NZ$2,148

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed how the world works in a profound way, including how we travel. The following tips will help you navigate the new challenges and prepare you for your escape to Bribie Island:

• Research what rules and restrictions apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you book your flight.
• When you go through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be required to briefly lower it to verify your identity. Anyone refusing to wear a mask may be fined and denied entry.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, place it directly on the reader yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• Empty everything from your pockets, such as your small change and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

While flying in the middle of a pandemic can be daunting, airlines are doing all they can to ensure the well-being of passengers and cabin crew. Here are a few carriers that have introduced 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.