The travel industry could see face masks enforced ‘for years’
As the airline industry looks for clarity around Covid-19 restrictions, experts predict face masks on flights will be one of the last measures dropped globally and could be in place for years to come.
Due to different Covid rules implemented around the world, airlines say they are unable to move individually in allowing passengers to travel without face masks, sources have told The Times.
Tests for fully vaccinated arrivals
In England – tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in England are being scrapped from next Friday, 11 February. But the Times also reports on news that UK airlines are seeking “international consistency” before lifting the rule on masks, and will “act as one” when easing measures.
A senior aviation source said: “Until there is a harmonised lifting of mask mandates on flights by governments worldwide it is simpler for airlines to keep the rules in place.”
Most British airlines are following guidelines that include mask wearing for the duration of flights – except when eating and drinking.
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