COVID-19 has ushered in huge changes to the way we travel. If you're planning a trip to Nova Scotia, the following tips will help you navigate this new traveling reality: Find out if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any conditions you'll have to follow on arrival, such as mandatory quarantining. When you pass through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building. To reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer. You are now permitted to take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. You'll need to remove it for X-ray screening. To reduce handling during screening, put items such as your belt, phone and wallet into your carry-on instead of into the bins. If you're bringing food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA employee will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.