Shire of Stanthorpe Vacations

If it's your first time traveling during the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll notice a raft of new rules and standards in place. Follow these tips and make your trip to Shire of Stanthorpe go off without a hitch:

• Before booking anything, find out if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by checking government travel advisories.
• Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask for identification purposes when asked.
• To reduce the potential of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA agent.
• TSA now permits passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag and presented for screening.
• Empty everything from your pocket, such as your wallet and phone, and place them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you're bringing food on board, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

As travel borders start to open, many airlines are back in business with new measures including physical distancing and staggered boarding and disembarkation. Here's what multiple carriers are doing to help lessen the spread of COVID-19:

• 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.