Roundup Of Airlines That Require Masks For Travel: AA, Alaska, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Hawaiian, Lufthansa, Southwest, Spirit, United, And More

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As evidence mounts that wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of coronavirus, airlines are starting to require that flight attendants and passengers wear one.

Airlines will also attempt to socially distance passengers on a plane, though they don’t guarantee it. You can always buy an extra seat if you want to guarantee an empty seat next to you by making the first name of the ticket EXTRASEAT with your last name. You’ll also get double your baggage allowance.

A mask can be anything from a homemade cloth covering, to amenity kit eyeshades, to a cloth mask, or N95 respirator.

How long the new restrictions will last is anyone’s guess, though Lufthansa Group says the requirement will preliminarily remain in effect until at least 8/31/20.

Here’s a roundup of airlines requiring masks

• All flights to/from Canada (Includes all Air Canada and WestJet flights) :
  • Masks are currently required in all Canadaian airports and on all flights to, from, or within Canada.
  • Masks are not provided.
  • Children under two and passengers with breathing difficulties unrelated to COVID-19 don’t need to wear a mask.
  • During a flight, passengers don’t need to wear a mask while eating, drinking, taking medications or when their safety could be endangered.
• Alaska:
  • Effective 5/11, throughout the airport and flight.
  • Guests will be expected to bring their own mask and will be required to wear it throughout the airport and flight experience. Additional supplies will be available for those who forget their face masks.
• American:
  • Effective 5/11, while onboard.
  • Very young passengers and those with conditions that prevent them from wearing a face covering will be exempt from the requirement.
  • American will begin the process of distributing sanitizing wipes and face coverings to customers. This offering will expand to all flights as supplies and operational conditions allow.
• Delta:
  • Effective 5/4, in check-in lobby, airport clubs, gate area, jet-bridge, and while onboard, with the exception of meal service.
  • People unable to keep a face covering in place, including children, are exempt.
  • While we continue to encourage customers to bring their own face covering when traveling with us, supplies will be available for customers who need them.
• Frontier:
  • Effective 5/8, at ticket counter, gate area, and while onboard.
  • Very young children, for whom a face covering is inadvisable, will be exempt from the policy.
• Hawaiian:
  • Effective 5/8, from check-in at the airport to deplaning at the destination.
  • Young children who are unable to keep a face covering on or guests with a medical condition or disability preventing its use are exempt.
  • Face masks will be available at our check-in counters and gates for guests who may not have a face covering.

• JetBlue:
  • Effective 5/4, at check-in, boarding, while in-flight, and while deplaning.
  • Small children who are not able to maintain a face covering are exempt from this requirement.
• Lufthansa Group (Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Swiss) :
  • Effective 5/4, while onboard flights.
  • The obligation to wear the mask will preliminarily apply until 8/31/20.
  • Small children who are not able to maintain a face covering are exempt from this requirement.
  • All passengers are requested to bring their own mouth and nose cover.
• Southwest:
  • Effective 5/11, while traveling.
  • “It is highly encouraged to bring your own hand sanitizer and mask, and to wear your mask while traveling. If you forget your mask at home, one will be available for you.”
• Spirit
  • Effective 5/11
• United:
  • Effective 5/4, while traveling.
  • “We encourage you to bring your own face covering, but our customer service agents will be able to provide them if you don’t have one when you board our aircraft.”
  • Certain customers – such as those who have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a face covering, those who cannot put on or remove a face covering themselves and small children – will not be required to wear one on board
  • Not required when eating or drinking.
• WizzAir:
  • Effective 5/1, while onboard flights.
  • Passengers who do not bring their own face masks will initially be provided with them free of charge.

I’d expect most airlines to match these requirements over the coming days.

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