Wimmera Vacations

With new rules, restrictions and safety measures to adhere to, travel looks a lot different at the moment. Here's what you need to know before you hop on that plane to Wimmera:

• Investigate what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your origin and destination. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so remember to check before you book.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to lower your mask temporarily for identification purposes.
• Rather than handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, position it directly on the reader yourself. Once that's done, 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 bag. This will need to be taken out for X-ray scanning.
• To minimize handling during the screening process, put items such as your phone, wallet and keys into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to open your bag for inspection.

As people begin traveling again, the majority of airlines have introduced physical distancing and other important actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Here are some good examples:

• 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.