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The COVID-19 outbreak may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't stifled our eagerness for exploring. Here are some tips on how to cope with the new challenges of travelling:

• Before booking your flight, check if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Keep informed with the latest updates by reviewing government travel advisories.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly to verify your identity. Travellers who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it straight on the scanner yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• You're allowed to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. This will need to be removed for screening.
• Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

As countries begin to open their borders, most airlines are back in the skies with new measures including physical distancing and enhanced disinfection measures. Here's what multiple carriers are doing to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:

• American Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Delta - this airline is known for electrostatic cleaning and cleaning with disinfectant.
• United Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.