Brazil Lifts Mandatory Mask Use in Airports, on Flights

Brazil’s National Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) on Wednesday, August 17, lifted the mandatory use of face masks in Brazilian airports and on flights, due to the current COVID-19 epidemiological situation. However, Anvisa said it continues to recommend the use of face masks and social distancing as they are effective measures to mitigate the risk of […]

Passengers Confident in Onboard Safety, Continue to Support Mask-wearing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term. However, a majority are also frustrated with the “hassle factor” around COVID-19 protocols, including confusion and uncertainty about travel rules, testing […]

Federal mask mandate for travel extended to September

The federal mask mandate for all transportation networks will be extended through September, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Friday. The mask requirement is for travel on airplanes, in airports, on buses and on rail systems. It went into effect in February with an expiration date of May 11, which has now been moved to […]

Cargolux paints surgical mask on nose of B747-8F

Cargolux has updated the livery of one of its Boeing 747-8 freighters to include a surgical mask on the nose door. The paint scheme is intended to highlight the “airline’s commitment to the fight against Covid-19”, Cargolux stated. It also features the words “not without my mask” on the side of the fuselage. The Luxembourg-based […]

Hawaiian Airlines Updates to a Stricter Mask Policy

Hawaiian Airlines announced August 17 that it changed its “Keeping You Safe” program’s mask mandate requirements. Everyone two years of age and older are now required to wear masks for the full duration of any Hawaiian Airlines flight. Masks with valves and sheer masks are now banned from all flights. “We are adjusting and reinforcing […]

IATA Calls for Passenger Face Covering and Crew Masks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a critical part of a layered approach to biosecurity to be implemented temporarily when people return to traveling by air. IATA does not support mandating social distancing measures that would leave ‘middle […]