Yorke Peninsula Vacations

If it's your first time traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll notice a raft of new rules and regulations in place. Take note of these tips and make your getaway to Yorke Peninsula a smooth one:

• Before booking your flight, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Stay informed with the latest updates by reviewing government travel advisories.
• When you go through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass (electronic or paper) directly to a TSA officer. Rather, position the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning.
• Put any personal items (phone, keys and wallet) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your 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 now servicing flights with new measures including social distancing and an increased supply of face masks, gloves and sanitizer. Here's what a few 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.
• Rex Regional Express - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.