COVID-19 has transformed how the world works in countless ways, including how we're able to safely travel. The following tips will help you understand these new challenges and get you ready for your vacation in Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire:

• Before booking your flight, find out if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by reviewing official government websites.
• You're required to wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, even at screening checkpoints. Be ready to adjust your mask for ID purposes when asked by a TSA employee.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA employee. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
• You're permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. You'll have to remove it for X-ray screening.
• To reduce handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your phone and loose change into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• If you're planning to take food on the plane, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.