The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way we travel, but it hasn’t put the brakes on our enthusiasm for exploring. Here are some tips on how to tackle the new challenges of traveling:
- 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 be sure to check in advance.
- Wear a face mask during airport screening. A TSA officer will ask you to lower your mask temporarily to verify your identity.
- Avoid handing your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. Instead, you should position the pass on the reader and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
- One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you’ll have to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning.
- Place any personal items (phone, keys and wallet) in your carry-on instead of a bin to reduce handling during screening.
- 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 lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to handle your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.