US Airlines makes Face Masks mandatory for the Passengers and Crew members.

Various US Airlines, including American Airlines, Jet Blue, and Delta has made it mandatory for the passengers to wear face masks during their air travel.

All passengers must cover their nose and mouth when checking in, boarding, and deplaning. This shall be applicable with effect from May 4.

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines will adopt this face mask policy from May 11. However, Jet blue airlines started the use of the face masks from April itself.

As per a statement issued by the president of Jet Blue Airlines, before you book  your last minute flight tickets to India wearing of face mask is important as it will save not only you but also the fellow passengers.

We will intimate the passengers of any further change in the travel requirement via email before the actual flight departure. Terminal signage and announcements will tell the travellers at the airport in addition to this.

However, the airlines will keep handy some of the masks for the travellers, it would be better if the passengers carry masks of their own. Also, the children who are unable to maintain the mask on the faces are exempt from the same. 

As far as travelling precautions are concerned, the airlines have to follow strict precautionary measures in order to maintain the safety of both the staff as well as the passengers.

 Mask Policy for various Airlines to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

1. Allegiant Airlines

(i) However, the use of masks has not been made mandatory for the crew, but the use of the same is highly encouraged. 

(ii) As per the information, the airlines have taken the initiative to supply passengers with gloves, masks, and hand wipes. 

(iii) The attendants make sure that booking of middle seats is not allowed and that a proper social distancing is maintained between the two adjacent passengers.

(iv) Also, you can consume the food sold in packed containers only.

2. Alaska Airlines

(i) With effect from May 4, the passengers and the crew members who are unable to maintain the recommended six feet distance from the fellow travellers have to wear a face mask.

(ii) We ban booking on middle seats for aircraft with such seats, and we block aisles seats for those without.

(iii) Limited access to lounges and onboard food facilities

3. American Airlines

(i) The flight attendants must wear a mask from May 1.

(ii) The airlines will issue masks and wipes to each passenger, and they will ask passengers to carry their own masks from May 11.

(iii) There will be lower access to in-flight meals and lounges.

4. Delta Airlines

(i) The crew members shall wear a mask if they are unable to make a minimum distance.

(ii) The airlines will also issue masks to the passengers and shall include hand cleanser and cleansing towels.

(iii) Moreover, the options for food and beverages remain limited.

(iv) Middle seats in all the flights are blocked.

Not only the above mentioned, but airlines like Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines have also made mandatory changes in the policies keeping in mind the safety of the passengers.