The United States will no longer require masks on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida ruled that the requirement was unconstitutional.

The restrictions have been relaxed by major carriers including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Travelers are encouraged to wear masks in recognition that the Pandemic era is not over yet.

Masks are no longer required on domestic flights, select international flights (dependent upon the arrival country's requirements) or at U.S. airports. More comfortable keeping yours on? Go right ahead… the choice is yours (you look dino-mite either way)! pic.twitter.com/hwq678v55d

— United Airlines (@united) April 18, 2022

“TSA will not enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs at this time. CDC recommends that people continue to wear masks in indoor public transportation settings.”

Transportation Security Administration

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Biden administration decided to extend the mask mandate for air travel for at least 15 days to May 3. The CDC.

The CDC's public transportation masking order was no longer in effect because of the court's decision, according to a U.S. administration official. The administration can appeal the order or seek an emergency delay in the order's enforcement.

The official said in a statement that the Security Directives and Emergency Amendment will not be enforced at this time.

People should wear masks in public transportation settings.

The new Security Directives were supposed to take effect on Tuesday.

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British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and London Heathrow Airport have all announced that they will no longer require face masks. Travel restrictions will be lifted from Friday. Even though face coverings won't be required at Heathrow, it still encourages travellers.

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The three largest airlines in the US, American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines, have instructed flight attendants not to force passengers to comply with their policies requiring face coverings. The ground staff from American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are instructed.

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