The first airline to eliminate the need to fly with masks

British low-cost carrier Jet2 has lifted restrictions on almost all of its flights, and more airlines appear to be on track to make a similar move

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01/03/2022

Tuesday, 01 March 2022, 16:09 Updated: 16:37

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A passenger getting off a flight because he is wearing underwear instead of a mask (TWITTER)

The British low-cost airline Jet2 became the first recognized airline to remove the mask limit on almost all its flights to and from the UK.

The move follows a decision by the British government to remove almost all corona restrictions, including the obligation to wear a mask and self-isolation rules for those who received positive results for Corona

in the updated guideline that appeared on Jet2's website. our".

It was further stated that the updated guidelines apply to all flights to and from England and Northern Ireland, but not to Scotland, where the obligation to wear a mask remains.

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British low-cost carrier Jet2 (Photo: ShutterStock)

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However, a Jet2 spokesman said the airline was still "following the UK government's recommendations and encouraging passengers to wear a face mask inside its aircraft as well as at airport terminals, if they are capable".

Despite the fact that passengers can now be without a mask for most of the flight time, Jet2 has warned its customers that they will have to wear a mask upon landing at most of the destinations to which the airline flies.

It should be understood that in the most basic legal terms, passenger planes are subject to the laws of the state in which they are registered, but when the plane doors close, things change.

Once the doors are opened at the destination and the engines are turned off, local rules will apply, and so will the obligation to wear the mask in many countries, most of them in Europe.

The UK national airline, British Airways (BA), has taken a more cautious approach when it comes to easing the rules of face masks, stating that it is committed to complying with the laws and policies of the various countries in which it operates.

Although British Airways could have repealed the mask-wearing laws on domestic flights in the UK, a company spokesman said "the airline has no plans to do so at the moment".

Passengers can now be without a mask for most of the flight time (Photo: ShutterStock)

Without masks: also in the skies of Scandinavia

The airline also stated that it adheres to its mask policy.

"(The matter) is under investigation and we continue to receive recommendations and guidance from all appropriate authorities."

EasyJet and the TUI airline have also stated that they abide by the mask-wearing rules on all flights, at least for now.

Across Scandinavia, face mask restrictions have been eased again and local airlines, including SAS, Norwegian and Wideroe have stated that masks are not needed on flights between Scandinavian countries.

However, they are still needed on flights to and from other destinations in Europe.

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