With strict COVID-19 precautions in effect, travel looks a bit different these days. These are some helpful things to know before you pack your suitcase for Zambia: Before you book a flight, see if any travel restrictions apply — in both your destination and origin. Keep informed with the latest updates by checking government travel advisories. Requirements state you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to lower your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA officer. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Rather, place your pass on the scanner and then hold it up for inspection. You can take one container of hand sanitizer up to 12 oz (350 ml) in your carry-on luggage. This will need to be removed for X-ray screening. Empty your personal items from your pockets, like your small change and phone, and put them in your carry-on instead of the bins. This will reduce handling during the screening process. Separate any food you're carrying for screening. Placing it in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to handle and inspect your belongings.