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The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't done away with our lust for exploring. Here are some tips on how to navigate the new challenges of travelling:

• Look into what, if any, rules or restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you lock something in.
• Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to temporarily lower your mask for ID purposes.
• Rather than handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, place it directly on the scanner yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray screening.
• To minimize handling during the screening process, place items such as your loose change and phone into your carry-on instead of the bins.
• Transport any food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA employee will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

As passengers and cabin crew begin travelling again, the majority of airlines have implemented social distancing and other vital actions to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Here are some great examples:

• Bangkok Airways - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Thai AirAsia - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Thai Airways - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.