The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about substantial changes to the way we travel. If you plan to visit Ireland, the following tips will help you navigate these new challenges and rules: Know if any restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you book. You're required to wear a face mask at the airport, even at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked. Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, position it straight on the reader yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection. One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning. Put any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and coins) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during screening. If you want to take food on the plane, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.