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The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way we travel, but it hasn't halted our desire to explore. Here are some tips on how to cope with travel's new challenges:

• Understand if any restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so check in advance.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Passengers who refuse to wear a mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• To reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• You can take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. You'll need to remove it for screening.
• Empty everything from your pocket, like your wallet, phone and small change, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
• Transport any 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.

As travel bans start to lift, most airlines are back in action with new strategies including social distancing and enhanced disinfection measures. Here's what some carriers are doing to help lessen the spread of COVID-19:

• EasyJet - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Air France - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Transavia France - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.