The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way we travel, but it hasn't curbed our lust for exploring. Here are some tips on how to cope with travel's new challenges: Find out if any restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so check before you book. When you pass through airport checkpoints, do not remove your face mask. You will be required to lower it briefly for identification purposes. Those who refuse to wear a face mask may face civil penalties and may also be denied boarding. You're no longer required to hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA employee. Rather, position your pass on the reader and 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 baggage. This will need to be removed from your bag for screening. To reduce handling during screening, place personal items such as your phone, keys and wallet into your carry-on instead of into the bins. Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray screening. Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA agent to handle and inspect your belongings.