Shire of Peak Downs Trip

If it's your first time travelling during COVID-19, you'll notice plenty of new standards and rules in place. Take note of these tips and make your escape to Shire of Peak Downs a smooth one:

• Before booking anything, find out if any travel restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Get up-to-date information by checking government and travel websites.
• You're required to wear a face mask throughout your travel experience, including at screening checkpoints. Be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA officer.
• Rather than handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, position it directly on the scanner yourself. After that, hold it up for inspection.
• One liquid hand sanitizer container is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll have to remove it from your bag for X-ray screening.
• Empty your personal items from your pocket, such as your phone, keys and wallet, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will minimize handling during screening.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also put them in a screening bin. Keeping food separate from your carry-on means it's less likely a TSA agent will need to touch and open your bag for inspection.

Step on a plane now and you're bound to notice a few changes. For instance, most reputable carriers have introduced social distancing rules and improved hygiene standards. A couple of good examples are:

• 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.