The COVID-19 outbreak has affected how the world works in ways big and small, including how and where we're able to travel. The following tips will help you better understand these new challenges and prepare you for your journey to Benalla Rural City:

• Before locking in your flight, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by checking government websites.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask to verify your identity when asked by a TSA officer.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA officer. Instead, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• You can take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on baggage. This will need to be taken out for X-ray scanning.
• Empty everything from your pockets, like your phone and wallet, and place them in your carry-on instead of into bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food on the plane with you, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.