(NC) Air travel is gradually returning to many parts of the world, but it’s not returning to normal.

Plenty of measures have been put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, meaning the process of boarding your next flight will look a bit different than your last one if you haven’t travelled in a while. And that’s not a bad thing.

One big change is temperature screening. If you’re flying out of one of Canada’s 15 busiest airports, you’ll have your temperature checked when you arrive at the screening checkpoint. You will not be permitted to proceed through screening if your temperature, after two separate tests, is at or above 38°C.

You’ll also notice that lining up looks a little different. While in the queue and in the screening checkpoint, you must keep a distance of two metres between yourself and other passengers. And you will be asked to hold on to your own electronic or printed boarding pass or other documents of entitlement while they are scanned to reduce touchpoints.

Most importantly, you need to bring a face covering with you. Many airports won’t even let you in the building without a mask on, but you’ll definitely have to wear it as you go through security screening. Face coverings need to cover the nose, mouth and chin, be made of multiple layers of tightly woven fabric such as cotton or linen, and be properly secured to the head.

Note that if you exhibit symptoms of illness such as a cough or difficulty breathing, you will be required to leave the checkpoint.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has instituted these and other measures to ensure your security screening experience is as safe and secure as possible. For more information, go to their website at catsa-acsta.gc.ca.