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The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed how we travel, but it hasn't deterred our appetite for exploring. Here are some tips on how to handle the new challenges of travelling:

• Understand what rules and restrictions apply to both your destination and origin. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so be sure to check before you book your flight.
• Requirements state that you must wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to adjust your mask for ID purposes when asked.
• To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA officer.
• One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now permitted in your carry-on luggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for scanning.
• To minimize handling during the screening process, place personal items such as your phone, keys and wallet into your carry-on rather than the bins.
• Transport all food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA officer will need to open and touch your bag for inspection.

While flying in a pandemic can be an anxious experience, airlines are doing all they can to protect the well-being of customers and crew. These are a few carriers that have implemented changes:

• Air Mauritius - this airline is known for conducting passenger temperature checks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Air Austral - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.
• Emirates - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.