No mask while boarding
May 12, 21, 8:41 pm
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No mask while boarding
On my flight from SFO to JFK a few days ago. AS let this person board the flight without a mask. He wore a cup!!!
It was on the ground so the air air circulation was not good. I am just wondering why the GA and FA let him board the plane.
It was on the ground so the air air circulation was not good. I am just wondering why the GA and FA let him board the plane.
Last edited by pigx5; May 12, 21 at 8:49 pm
May 12, 21, 9:18 pm
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Originally Posted by pigx5
On my flight from SFO to JFK a few days ago. AS let this person board the flight without a mask. He wore a cup!!!
It was on the ground so the air air circulation was not good. I am just wondering why the GA and FA let him board the plane.
It was on the ground so the air air circulation was not good. I am just wondering why the GA and FA let him board the plane.
I've only done a few flights on Alaska during the pandemic, but that's pretty normal from what I've seen; I think most FAs don't want to get an angry person in their face for asking them to put on a mask, since purely anecdotally, many of them appear to be desiring a confrontation.
May 12, 21, 9:32 pm
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Originally Posted by quemalo
I've only done a few flights on Alaska during the pandemic, but that's pretty normal from what I've seen; I think most FAs don't want to get an angry person in their face for asking them to put on a mask, since purely anecdotally, many of them appear to be desiring a confrontation.
May 12, 21, 9:37 pm
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I was just on a flight yesterday and noticed the hanging mask holder as you enter the plane.... I think it's where the fire extinguishers used to be kept until a more important purpose for the space arose 
I am surprised they let someone board that way.... Overall, AS employees have been very diligent with enforcement of masks (not that there haven't been exceptions).
I am surprised they let someone board that way.... Overall, AS employees have been very diligent with enforcement of masks (not that there haven't been exceptions).
May 12, 21, 10:35 pm
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I’m surprised at some of the responses here. The passenger boarded without a mask that follows AS policy and federal law. Mistakes do happen, but I don’t think it’s appropriate to lambast a fellow passenger for expecting that the policy and law is followed.
May 13, 21, 1:48 am
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Because--maybe?--under the federal mask mandate, exceptions have to be allowed, so maybe this guy had one. It could be he had a bottle of water in his bag and the cup was to drink from since he wasn't likely to get one. He may not have been confronted because every airline is required under the mandate to offer exceptions. While they are few, it definitely would stink to have an exception and then be shown on FT. We never know the whole story. Did you just ask the FA or GA politely?
May 13, 21, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by pfreet
At this point it's all just theater anyway. And my guess is the FAs realize that, and it's just not worth the trouble.
May 13, 21, 12:05 pm
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Originally Posted by pfreet
At this point it's all just theater anyway. And my guess is the FAs realize that, and it's just not worth the trouble.
So if the guy next to you lights up and the FA doesn’t enforce because they think it is just fine, are you ok with that? Or wait, is it only those rules that YOU don’t believe in that it is ok for them to let slide?
May 13, 21, 8:30 pm
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Originally Posted by anteater
I’m surprised at some of the responses here. The passenger boarded without a mask that follows AS policy and federal law. Mistakes do happen, but I don’t think it’s appropriate to lambast a fellow passenger for expecting that the policy and law is followed.
May 13, 21, 10:11 pm
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Originally Posted by david55
If I saw this and I had taken the picture I would have sent it with the flight # and day to AS CS and asked why this passenger was allowed to board against FAA and Alaska policy rules. Let them follow up with the crew.
