Here's what you need to know about the new rules on face coverings on airlines and how safe it is to fly without them
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had previously insisted mask rules remain in place until May 3, but the judge in Florida struck down that directive on Monday.So what are the new rules? Do they apply to international travel? How safe is flying maskless? Here are the answers to some of the key questions.
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air,This means both passengers and crew members for these carriers are no longer required to wear them on domestic flights at present.Air passengers in the US are no longer required to wear a mask.Uncertain. The removal of the mandate was abrupt development after US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle overturned the mandate.
Mask requirements for US travelers were initially enforced by major airlines in the spring of 2020, before being federally mandated in February 2021 for airplanes and other public transport methods.Yes. Passengers can still wear a mask on board aircraft if they would prefer to do so. However, mask wearing is not required under federal law while the ruling is being reviewed.According to CNN Medical Analyst Dr.
United Airlines released a statement on Monday declaring that masks would not be required on"select international flights," while American Airlines has noted that masks may be necessary"from certain international locations based on country requirements." While KN95s and KF94s are also considered to provide a high level of protection, the main difference is that the US tests, certifies and regulates the N95s public health experts.
However, it's worth noting that enforced mask-wearing was considered to be one of the contributing factors to this, along with the quality of air on board modern jet aircraft, which is regularly refreshed, and the fact that passengers are all facing the same direction on an aircraft.
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