With the continuation of the COVID-19 outbreak, traveling today comes with a few extra challenges. Take note of these worthwhile tips before jumping on your flight to Puget Sound: Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before locking in your flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Keep your face mask on even during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to lower your mask temporarily for ID purposes. To minimize the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA officer. One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on bag. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning. Empty everything from your pocket, like your wallet, keys and phone, and place them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process. If you're bringing food on the plane, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for inspection.