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The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way we travel, but it hasn't stifled our love of exploring. Here are some tips on how to cope with the new challenges of travelling:

• Before locking in your flight, check if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking government websites.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Travellers who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• Rather than handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, position it straight on the scanner yourself. When that's done, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will need to be removed from your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• Empty your personal items from your pocket, such as your phone and wallet, and place them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA employee will need to open your bag for inspection.

In response to the ongoing pandemic, many airlines have rolled out new rules and measures to help everybody fly with confidence. Here are just a few examples:

• Thai AirAsia - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Nok Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Bangkok Airways - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.