Face masks to no longer be mandatory at airports and on flights in Europe
The new recommendations will take effect from...
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While the new recommendations take effect on May 16, rules for masks may still vary by airline beyond that date if they fly to or from destinations where the rules are different.
European health and travel officials moved to end the area’s requirement for passengers to where face coverings, or masks, on airplanes on May 16.
The European Union will no longer recommend medical masks be worn at airports and on planes starting next week amid the easing of coronavirus restrictions across the bloc, though member states can still require them, officials said Wednesday.
Starting May 16, face masks will no longer be required on flights within the EU. However, rules may vary by airline and there are some exceptions.