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The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't deterred our love of exploring. Here are a few tips on how to tackle the new challenges of travelling:

• Before booking your flight, check if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking government websites.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for ID purposes when asked by a TSA employee.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• TSA is now allowing passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your phone, wallet and keys into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• If you're planning to take food through the screening checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines have adopted extra steps and measures to help their passengers get back in the air. Here are a few examples:

• Ryanair - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Olympic Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Sky Express - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.