Passengers and employers no longer need to wear face coverings.
Delta issued a statement after a federal judge declared the CDC's masking mandate unlawful.
Following the ruling of a U.S. district court judge on Monday, April 18, the Biden Administration announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer enforce the federal mandate requiring masks in all U.S. airports and onboard aircraft. Effective immediately, masks are optional for all airport employees, crew members and customers inside U.S. airports and onboard aircraft.
Delta employees and customers may continue wearing masks if they so choose. Wearing a well-fitting mask protects the wearer, even if others around them are not wearing masks.
Given the unexpected nature of this announcement, please be aware that customers, airline employees and federal agency employees – such as TSA – may be receiving this information at different times. You may experience inconsistent enforcement during the next 24 hours as this news is more broadly communicated – remember to show understanding and patience with others who may not be aware enforcement is no longer required. 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.
Local mask mandates in other countries may still be in effect. Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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. Thank you for your support in complying with the federal mask mandate and keeping each other, and our customers, safe during the pandemic.
Lawyers and other smart people in the group seem to have been overstepped by the CDC. Can President Joe Biden issue an executive order mandating masks in airports, planes, trains, and automobiles?
I am aware that this is a blow to people who want to wear masks. The court ruling doesn't mean people can't wear masks.
If you want to wear a mask, you do. My friend, mask away.
If you don't want to wear a mask, that's great. Don't belittle those who wish to make up, because the Growing Pains theme song says "show me that smile again!" They are not hurting you.
Airlines, protective masks, and social distance have been in the news recently. Travelers complained of full flights with some passengers not wearing masks. Most airlines and airports have requirements for travelers to wear masks. The investigative report said that.
Travel related.
Some passengers are banned from the carrier. Why? Delta requires passengers to wear masks. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Kelly Yamanouchi reports that Mr. Bastian told airline employees in a memo.
In the news.
Delta Air Lines will require passengers to wear a face mask or appropriate face covering when traveling. The rule goes into effect on Monday, May 4. Delta encourages passengers to bring their own masks.
Travel related.
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