Coochiemudlo Island Holidays from AU$516

If it's your first time travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll no doubt notice a few more rules and regulations in place. Follow these tips and make your getaway to Coochiemudlo Island a smooth one:

• Before you lock in a flight, find out if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get the latest updates by checking government and travel websites.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA employee.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, position it straight on the reader yourself. Once that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA is now allowing passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will need to be removed from your bag for X-ray scanning.
• To reduce handling during screening, place personal items such as your phone and loose change into your carry-on instead of the bins.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to handle and inspect your belongings.

Social distancing is only one small part of new travel strategies to lessen the spread of COVID-19. From the moment you check in, these airlines will bring you to your destination with comfort and confidence:

• Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.