Ferguson Valley Trip

With strict COVID-19 precautions to follow, travel looks a little different nowadays. Here are a few things to know before you pack your bags for Ferguson Valley:

• Find out what, if any, restrictions or rules apply to both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you book your flight.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be asked to briefly lower it for ID purposes. Passengers who refuse to wear a face mask may be fined and denied boarding.
• Avoid handing your boarding pass (paper or electronic) directly to a TSA employee. Instead, you should place the pass on the reader and then hold it up so the agent can inspect it.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must be no larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for scanning.
• Remove items from your pockets, like your wallet, phone and small change, and put them in your carry-on rather than the bins. This will minimize handling during the screening process.
• If you're planning to take food through the screening checkpoint, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This reduces the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.

As people begin travelling again, most airlines have implemented social distancing and other vital measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Here are some good examples:

• Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Rex Regional Express - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.