Gastein Valley Holidays from AU$1,186

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in endless ways, including how we can travel safely. These tips will help you navigate the new challenges and get you ready for your trip to Gastein Valley:

• Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before booking your flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as testing and quarantining.
• When you pass through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be required to briefly lower it to verify your identity. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building.
• To minimize the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• Place any personal items (like your phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during screening.
• Separate any food you have for X-ray scanning. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA officer to handle and inspect your belongings.

While travelling in a pandemic can be an anxious experience, airlines have been working hard to protect the well-being of passengers and crew. Here are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• Eurowings - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Lufthansa - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Turkish Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.