Al Badayer Holidays from AU$2,133

With new COVID-19 safety guidelines to follow, travel looks a bit different at present. Here's what you should know before you pack your suitcase for Al Badayer:

• Look into the restrictions and rules in both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you book.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. Be ready to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked.
• Do not hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA officer. Instead, you should place the pass on the reader and then hold it up for the agent to visually inspect it.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on bag. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag at the X-ray machine for scanning.
• Remove items from your pocket, such as your keys, phone and wallet, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA agent to touch and inspect your belongings.

While travelling in a pandemic can be slightly daunting, airlines have gone above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their passengers and staff. These are some carriers that have introduced changes:

• Emirates - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Flydubai - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and providing passenger masks.
• SpiceJet - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.