If it's your first time traveling during COVID-19, you'll notice a range of new restrictions and standards in place. Follow these tips and make your escape to Southwest Colorado go off without a hitch: Investigate if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before booking anything. Also check if there are any conditions you'll have to follow on arrival, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test. You must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to lower your mask for identification purposes when asked by a TSA officer. Rather than handing a TSA employee your boarding pass, position it directly on the scanner yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection. You can now take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your hand luggage. You'll need to remove it for X-ray scanning. To minimize handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your loose change and phone into your carry-on instead of the bins. Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Separating food from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to open your bag for inspection.