Nowadays, face masks are essential travel accessories. Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) guidelines on indoor use of face masks were loosening in recent months, they were still required for flights. Faced with a new variant of the disease (Delta not the airline), many airlines have tightened their requirements for face masks on flights.
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It is not a good idea to arrive at the airport with the wrong type mask. These rules change constantly, but here's what we know at the moment, thanks to an article by Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure.
Face masks will be available on flights for a while
The federal mask mandate was extended by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), earlier this week. It will be in effect until January 2022. Face coverings are mandatory on all public transport, including planes and airports. There is always another extension after January 2022.
Airline pilots now must wear a face mask.
Here's what we have heard so far from several airlines regarding mask requirements:
It doesn't matter what airline you fly with, it is a good idea that you check the masking requirements of any airline before your flight to ensure safety.
