Mar 17, 2022, 8:18 am
Last edit by: AirbusA350
List of BA destinations where masks ARE mandatory
You will need to wear a mask on board if you are travelling to the following countries (as of 4th May 2023):
You will not need to wear a mask on board if you are travelling from any country back to UK (as of 4th May 2023)
You will need to wear a mask on board if you are travelling to the following countries (as of 4th May 2023):
- Morocco
You will not need to wear a mask on board if you are travelling from any country back to UK (as of 4th May 2023)
List of BA destinations where masks are mandatory
Mar 18, 2022, 2:01 pm
#196
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It’s the crew who have the final word. According to BSL website masks are mandatory on flights:
”Mandatory face masks
As EuroAirport is subject to French Covid regulations, protective face masks are still mandatory throughout the terminal and on airport buses save for children under 11. Face masks are mandatory onboard airplanes, and airlines may have additional requirements apart from the mandatory face mask rule.”
”Mandatory face masks
As EuroAirport is subject to French Covid regulations, protective face masks are still mandatory throughout the terminal and on airport buses save for children under 11. Face masks are mandatory onboard airplanes, and airlines may have additional requirements apart from the mandatory face mask rule.”
Mar 18, 2022, 2:25 pm
#197
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Righto then. Second time lucky. After yesterday’s sh*tshow we seem to have made progress.
No masks required from LHR - BHD. No announcements regarding masks. No crew wearing masks. Proper normality, except I still can’t get a beer in ET because I haven’t pre-ordered… not sure how i’ll survive the next hour.
No masks required from LHR - BHD. No announcements regarding masks. No crew wearing masks. Proper normality, except I still can’t get a beer in ET because I haven’t pre-ordered… not sure how i’ll survive the next hour.
Mar 18, 2022, 3:34 pm
#198
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But as other explained, this doesn't seem to be the case with BA and rules are the same for passengers and crews so there's no problem with that.
Mar 18, 2022, 3:43 pm
#199
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Like it or not, I don't wanna support a company that makes its employees suffer beyond rules required for passengers. I'm a bad person, I guess.
But as other explained, this doesn't seem to be the case with BA and rules are the same for passengers and crews so there's no problem with that.
But as other explained, this doesn't seem to be the case with BA and rules are the same for passengers and crews so there's no problem with that.
No more not being able to have bright pink bags either
let’s the start for their rights! ✊🏼
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
Mar 18, 2022, 4:05 pm
#201
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Like it or not, I don't wanna support a company that makes its employees suffer beyond rules required for passengers. I'm a bad person, I guess.
But as other explained, this doesn't seem to be the case with BA and rules are the same for passengers and crews so there's no problem with that.
But as other explained, this doesn't seem to be the case with BA and rules are the same for passengers and crews so there's no problem with that.
Mar 18, 2022, 4:09 pm
#202
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All for this. Wouldn’t bother me if crew were dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. The days of “Business Dress” are fading out in Europe.
Mar 19, 2022, 1:55 am
#203
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Exemple of why BA rules will be hard to follow: Austria reimplemented a full indoor mask mandates overnight. So if BA would have took Austria on the list yesterday they would have to add it back today.
Mar 19, 2022, 2:39 am
#204
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It’s due to take effect from 23 March so there would have been no change today.
Mar 19, 2022, 2:59 am
#206
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I’m afraid BA will simply have to press ahead with this now. The genie is out of the bottle and most of us are simply not willing to regress. I understand it is hard for some people to accept but you only have to look at behaviours when it is not mandated to see that the majority will take them off as soon as possible. Commercially BA needs to stick with the plan to make them optional wherever possible even if there are some teething troubles in the implementation.
Mar 19, 2022, 3:01 am
#207
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However, putting that misleading post aside, yes there will be changes - in the same way entry requirements are changing a lot atm. I am sure ba and passengers will cope.
Mar 19, 2022, 3:05 am
#208
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By the way, domestic mask mandate doesn't automatically mean there is a mask mandate for foreign planes flying into that country. For example, Flyr operates mask-free to countries such as Austria or Spain, which still have mask mandates on public transportation.
Mar 19, 2022, 3:19 am
#210
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I’m afraid BA will simply have to press ahead with this now. The genie is out of the bottle and most of us are simply not willing to regress. I understand it is hard for some people to accept but you only have to look at behaviours when it is not mandated to see that the majority will take them off as soon as possible. Commercially BA needs to stick with the plan to make them optional wherever possible even if there are some teething troubles in the implementation.
- You will be required to wear a mask on board our flights if the destination you’re travelling to or from requires you to
- You will be required to wear a mask to disembark the aircraft, and at your arrival airport, if the destination you’re flying to requires it
- Where we have not been able to clarify the local restrictions and because restrictions can change quickly, we will still require you to wear face covering
- For destinations where we have established that the wearing of a face covering is not mandated, you are able to make a personal choice and we kindly request everyone respects each other’s preferences