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COVID-19 may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't halted our lust for exploring. Here are a few tips on how to tackle travel's new challenges:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any special conditions you'll need to follow on arrival, such as mandatory quarantining.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA employee will require you to adjust your mask for ID purposes.
• Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, place it straight on the reader yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection.
• You are now permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed for screening.
• To minimize handling during screening, put items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on instead of the bins.
• If you're bringing food through security screening, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

Physical distancing is just the beginning of new air travel measures to ease the spread of COVID-19. From the waiting lounge to your designated seat, these carriers will take you to your destination with comfort and confidence:

• XiamenAir - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Shandong Airlines - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• China Eastern Airlines - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.