With new COVID-19 rules and measures in place, travel looks a little different right now. Here's what you should know before you get on that plane to Japan: Research if any travel restrictions apply to your destination and origin before booking. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as mandatory quarantining. When you pass through airport screening, do not remove your face mask. You will be asked to briefly lower it for identification purposes. Anyone refusing to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the building. Instead of handing a TSA officer your boarding pass, position it straight on the scanner yourself. Then, hold it up for inspection. TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on bags. This will have to be removed from your bag to be screened. Place any personal items (like your phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on rather than a bin to minimize handling during screening. Separate any food you have for X-ray screening. Food items often trigger the alarm. Putting them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to touch and inspect your belongings.