Jet2 drops mandatory mask regulations

Passengers choosing Jet2 services will no longer be asked to wear face masks for flights across England or Northern Ireland while both onboard or transiting airports. Nevertheless, Covid-19 face protections are still on for travellers to Scotland, except children under 6 years of age.

Jet2 representatives declared:

"Your safety is our priority, so we've created our Face Mask Policy so everyone knows exactly what's expected while travelling with us. It's no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask at our airports or onboard our planes. However, as per UK government guidance, we recommend that you continue to wear a face mask in these spaces, and you will need to wear one when you get to your overseas destination."

The change in the airline’s regulations came after the UK government has announced wearing masks in England is no longer mandatory and decided that "operators are free to set their own requirements for wearing face coverings."

On the other hand, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will still have mandatory mask guidances.

"Although UK rules are easing, here at British Airways like other airlines and airports, wearing face masks is still our policy. We have this policy to protect our most vulnerable customers and abide by the laws of countries around the world", British Airways representatives stated.

Face masks are also still mandatory across the US, with the mask mandate extended until March 18 and the CDC slowly easing its recommendations. However, states like Nevada and California as well as companies such as Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Line have recently begun relaxing mask regulations.

 

Source: msn.com