Monday's ruling quickly reshaped U.S. air travel, as a cascade of carriers from Delta and United to Southwest and American said masks are now optional for travelers aboard their aircraft. | via NPR
Travelers line up wearing protective masks indoors at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago in December 2021. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle voided the national travel mask mandate on Monday.U.S. airlines are lifting mask mandates, after a federal judge in Florida ruled against the Biden administration'sMonday's ruling quickly reshaped U.S.
The massive shift means many airline employees no longer have to wear masks — and won't have to enforce the rule on passengers. But airlines also warn that travelers should still bring a mask on their trip, to conform with the rules where they land, particularly for international flights.Masks are now optional for customers, but they should be patient with the change in policy.
"Please remember to be kind to one another and that wearing a mask while traveling is still an option," the statement added.American's mandatory mask requirement for travelers and staff at U.S. airports and on domestic flights is now rescinded. Like other airlines, American said face masks may still be required in some places, based on local ordinances or when traveling to and from international locations.Masks are optional onboard, but Delta warned that travelers may encounter"inconsistent enforcement" over the first 24 hours as the news is being"broadly communicated."
"Communications to customers and in-airport signage and announcements will be updated to share that masking is now optional — this may take a short period of time," Delta said in itsIn a note of optimism about the pandemic, the airline added,"We are relieved to see the U.S. mask mandate lift to facilitate global travel as COVID-19 has transitioned to an ordinary seasonal virus.
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