In the era of the COVID-19 outbreak, traveling today comes with more challenges than in the past. Make a note of these useful tips before jumping on your plane to Burdekin Shire:

• Research the restrictions and rules in both your destination and origin. You may not be able to travel depending on local circumstances, so check in advance.
• Wear a face mask even during airport screening. A TSA employee will require you to temporarily lower your mask for identification purposes.
• To reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination, place your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag at the X-ray machine for screening.
• To minimize handling during screening, place items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• Separate any food you're carrying for X-ray scanning. Food items often set off the alarm. Placing them in a clear plastic bag and into a bin reduces the need for a TSA employee to touch and inspect your belongings.