Major airlines announce latest face mask rules - easyJet, Ryanair, BA & Jet2
HOLIDAYMAKERS must follow many requirements when heading abroad. Here are the latest rules on wearing face masks on planes, for nine major airlines.
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With travel restrictions easing worldwide, some are unsure of what the rules and regulations are for wearing masks on board a flight. Major airlines easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Emirates revealed what their stances are.
easyJet
For flights to, from and within Italy, Germany and Austria, passengers aged six and above is required to wear a FFP2 face mask.
Regarding flights to, from and within France, passengers aged six and above must wear either a FFP2 mask or a surgical face mask.
Passengers flying between England, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Isle of Man, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, Slovenia, Sweden, Gibraltar, Hungary, Switzerland, Poland and Iceland, are not required to wear a mask.
On all other routes not previously mentioned, passengers aged six and above are required to wear a face mask (no scarves, face visors or masks with valves) or risk refusal to board the plane.
Jet2
It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask at Jet2 airports or Jet2 planes, however it is recommended for passengers' safety.
This may not be the same for destination airports, where passengers may have to wear a mask in the airport and transfers to accommodation, or risk a fine.
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Ryanair
Face masks or coverings are mandatory in the airport and on board flights. Some countries require this to be a surgical face mask.
Those travelling to, from or within Italy, Austria or Germany, it must be a FFP2 face mask.
TUI
Face masks are not a legal requirement on TUI Airways flights departing to or arriving in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, but is strongly recommended for passengers' safety.
Travel to Italy is a different story, with passengers aged six and above needing an FFP2 face mask throughout their flight.
British Airways
Passengers are not legally required to wear a face mask in England and Wales.
However, British Airways is an international airline and passengers must comply with local restrictions when they arrive at their destination.
Several holiday hotspots like France, Germany, Portugal and Spain still require masks.
The airline told flyers: "You will need to wear a mask on board if you are travelling to or from the following destinations:
Algerien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Australien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Österreich
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Bahamas
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Barbados
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Bermuda
Mask on board: No
Mask in terminal: Yes
Brasilien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Bulgarien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Kanada
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Cayman-Inseln
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Costa Rica
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Zypern
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Tschechische Republik
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Dominikanische Republik
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Ägypten
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Frankreich
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Deutschland
Mask on board: No
Mark in terminal: Yes
Griechenland
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Grenada
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Hong Kong, China
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Indien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Israel
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Italien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Jamaika
Mask on board: No
Mask in terminal: No
Japan
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Jordanien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Kuwait
Mask on board: No
Mask in terminal: Yes
Malta
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Mauritius
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Mexiko
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Marokko
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Nigeria
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Portugal
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Katar
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Saudi-Arabien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Scotland
Mask on board: No
Mask in terminal: No
Seychellen
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Singapur
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Südafrika
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Spanien
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
St Kitts
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
St Lucia
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
The Netherlands
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Trinidad und Tobago
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Türkei
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Turks and Caicos
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
UAE
Mask on board: Yes
Mask in terminal: Yes
Vereinigte Staaten
Mask on board: No
Mask in terminal: No (except JFK)
KLM
Passengers are required to wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status, and will not be granted board without one.
Said face may be surgical or non-surgical, as long as they adequately cover the nose or mouth, however scarves, bandanas, or cowls are not permitted.
Air France
Surgical masks are mandatory on board Air France planes.
Depending on local Covid rules, masks may also be required at the airport.
Emirates
Passengers aged six and above must wear a cloth or medical mask in Dubai International airport, throughout their flight, and as they leave the aircraft.
Medical face masks as opposed to cloths are accepted on flights from Dubai to Germany, France, and Austria.
The airline urged passengers to contact Emirates 48 hours before their flight if they cannot wear a mask for the duration of their journey to request an exception.
They will have to present their medical certificate at check‑in.
Passengers do not have to complete their MEDIF form.
Loganair
Passengers are strongly recommended to wear face coverings, in accordance with the Scottish government's guidance, however it is not mandatory.