AA Update on Federal Mask Mandate (April 18: masks no longer required)
Apr 19, 2022, 8:43 am
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And it looks like masks are now optional on Uber. I have a trip to NYC tomorrow. Trying to think of a reason to take a mask.
Apr 19, 2022, 9:51 am
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OK Boys, do you suppose that this excellent news will extend to International ie London? I gather, and please correct me if I am wrong,, that if the country does not have a mandatory rule that it is optional. It was so ridiculous being able to go through LHR with all the crowds at times and no one wore masks, only to have to don them getting aboard an aircraft.
I just hope that this is not a false dawn like BA announcing the end of their mandatory policy and turning 180° practically with the same breath. However, if anyone on an AA flight other than a Flight Attendant enforcing AA rules makes a fuss over me not wearing a mask; then I hope that politeness will preclude me from telling them exactly where they can go.
I just hope that this is not a false dawn like BA announcing the end of their mandatory policy and turning 180° practically with the same breath. However, if anyone on an AA flight other than a Flight Attendant enforcing AA rules makes a fuss over me not wearing a mask; then I hope that politeness will preclude me from telling them exactly where they can go.
Apr 19, 2022, 9:52 am
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The City of Philadelphia currently has an indoor mask mandate, so technically at PHL (aside from A-West, I guess?) you'd still be required to wear a mask. Municipalities can normally implement local public health measures outside of what the federal government mandates, and have done so, not just throughout this pandemic, but pretty much forever. The fact that the judge ruled the CDC overstepped its statutory authority would have no bearing on whether a local government can impose those measures itself.
Apr 19, 2022, 10:10 am
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And it looks like masks are now optional on Uber. I have a trip to NYC tomorrow. Trying to think of a reason to take a mask.
As far as needing a mask for NYC, the MTA/subway is still requiring for now. Even NJ Transit which was holding firm on continuing with masks till last night just announced this morning it'll be optional
Now I'll definitely walk from Penn Station even for long distances in Manhattan rather than wearing face diapers in the subway lol
Apr 19, 2022, 10:15 am
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Yay! Also saw sitting in front seat with the driver is allowed again. Was so cramped sometime back when me, my wife, and daughter had to squeeze in the back of a Honda Fit or something.
As far as needing a mask for NYC, the MTA/subway is still requiring for now. Even NJ Transit which was holding firm on continuing with masks till last night just announced this morning it'll be optional Now I'll definitely walk from Penn Station even for long distances in Manhattan rather than wearing face diapers in the subway lol
As far as needing a mask for NYC, the MTA/subway is still requiring for now. Even NJ Transit which was holding firm on continuing with masks till last night just announced this morning it'll be optional
Now I'll definitely walk from Penn Station even for long distances in Manhattan rather than wearing face diapers in the subway lol
Apr 19, 2022, 10:25 am
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Does LHR? If it does have a masking requirement that would mean all maskless people disembarking an AA heavy from DFW would have to don them, no?
Apr 19, 2022, 10:27 am
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I can’t wait to see it next week.
Apr 19, 2022, 10:37 am
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I just booked a flight 5 minutes ago, a day trip to Chicago, just so that I can fly without a mask. It's a completely total waste of money, but I've been waiting for this for so long, it's worth it. We'll go have lunch, walk around and fly back in the evening.
Apr 19, 2022, 10:47 am
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8am at PHX: maybe 10% of people wearing masks.
PHX-PDX now: Same 10%ish….I’m still wearing one on the flight as I haven’t gotten Covid and don’t want to. LoL.
PHX-PDX now: Same 10%ish….I’m still wearing one on the flight as I haven’t gotten Covid and don’t want to. LoL.
Apr 19, 2022, 10:48 am
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Apr 19, 2022, 10:49 am
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Apr 19, 2022, 10:53 am
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Apr 19, 2022, 11:10 am
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It appears that mask is recommended, but not required, at LHR as of 16 March, so I would imagine the answer is not required.
Apr 19, 2022, 11:21 am
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On CDG's no-mask policy, you are correct. I was there earlier this month. The RER and the Metro might be another story (I haven't bothered to recheck lately).
Also, our local news outlets are saying that both Love Field and DFW have killed their mandates. I haven't been out there myself today, but let's just say that that decision is hardly surprising.
Also, our local news outlets are saying that both Love Field and DFW have killed their mandates. I haven't been out there myself today, but let's just say that that decision is hardly surprising.
Apr 19, 2022, 11:26 am
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