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
Jun 9, 2022, 12:51 pm
#646
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Masks are required when flying to Spain on either BA or IB. Flying from Spain back to the UK, only IB required them and when our flight was switched to IB operated this past Tuesday, BA sent a note before the flight reminding us of the mask rule for an IB operated flight (while BA flights had dropped the mask rule departing Spain). I don't believe the rule has changed flying from Spain back to the UK in the last few days because the rule only exists for public transport in Spain currently, under which IB would be applicable, but saying a UK aircraft is public transport in Spain is a bit of a stretch.
Spain is also reviewing the rule on June 15th, so hopefully it drops it entirely, especially when its farcical element is that you only have to put the mask on when boarding the aircraft and remove it as soon as your on the airbridge upon arrival in Spain! (i.e. no masks needed throughout the airport!)
Pilot37
Spain is also reviewing the rule on June 15th, so hopefully it drops it entirely, especially when its farcical element is that you only have to put the mask on when boarding the aircraft and remove it as soon as your on the airbridge upon arrival in Spain! (i.e. no masks needed throughout the airport!)
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Jun 9, 2022, 1:55 pm
#647
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IB said that they were mandatory when leaving MAD for NTE. No one enforced anything as far as I could tell on either flight.
Jun 9, 2022, 1:59 pm
#648
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BA wanted masks to Madrid and handed out a supposedly mandatory form for completion. It was one that I had not seen before so I did it. So important was it that it was of interest to no one. We had to show our Q codes for vaccination et basta.
IB said that they were mandatory when leaving MAD for NTE. No one enforced anything as far as I could tell on either flight.
IB said that they were mandatory when leaving MAD for NTE. No one enforced anything as far as I could tell on either flight.
Jun 10, 2022, 2:51 am
#649
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Jamaica ... just started looking at a trip there before the double TP offer expires. No masks, no tests, nothing. Just fly there and enjoy. Amazing! Clearly I need to treble-check all that, but what a difference from the rules for other destinations.
Jun 10, 2022, 2:59 am
#650
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On the way back, I didn't wear one at all and wasn't enforced in the airport, on the bus to the plane (where it's illegal not to wear one) or on the plane!
Jun 10, 2022, 3:10 am
#651
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I flew to Ibiza two weeks ago and I'd say it was barely enforced on the way out. As soon as they started serving food, they came off and stayed off until 20 mins before landing.
On the way back, I didn't wear one at all and wasn't enforced in the airport, on the bus to the plane (where it's illegal not to wear one) or on the plane!
On the way back, I didn't wear one at all and wasn't enforced in the airport, on the bus to the plane (where it's illegal not to wear one) or on the plane!
Jun 10, 2022, 6:40 am
#652
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Flew into DXB today on Saudia and no mention about requiring masks on the plane. Also saw lots of passengers from other flights coming off jetbridges into the main arrival concourse and most didn’t have masks on. Also, no one requesting to wear masks around the airport.
I’m not able to find a definitive answer about DXB and masks online though.
I’m not able to find a definitive answer about DXB and masks online though.
Jun 10, 2022, 7:37 am
#653
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Flew into DXB today on Saudia and no mention about requiring masks on the plane. Also saw lots of passengers from other flights coming off jetbridges into the main arrival concourse and most didn’t have masks on. Also, no one requesting to wear masks around the airport.
I’m not able to find a definitive answer about DXB and masks online though.
I’m not able to find a definitive answer about DXB and masks online though.
I have no strong political views on masks either way, but as I don't need to wear them at home, it's a bit of a holiday dampener for me if I need to put one on as soon as I board a BA flight (and I certainly won't be flying Saudia!)
So probably going to stick to the Greek islands, and hope that BA doesn't expect a mask for them...
Jun 10, 2022, 7:58 am
#654
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Jun 10, 2022, 7:48 pm
#656
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I did not wear a mask at either of those airports when I was there last month and the same for a lot of other passengers.
Jun 14, 2022, 6:25 am
#657
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On PMI to LHR this morning crew were adamant masks were required and were very strict. BA web site has also been updated to say that masks are required from Spain. Pretty farcical because in the week we've been here I can count the number of people I've seen wearing masks on one hand
Jun 14, 2022, 6:37 am
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Jun 14, 2022, 6:45 am
#660
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But they are required, what’s your point?
From the Iberia website.
In line with the current regulations, the use of a surgical mask or one providing greater protection (without an exhalation valve), covering the nose and mouth, is compulsory for everyone aged six and over when boarding the plane and throughout the flight. If you are not wearing a mask, we will be obliged to deny you boarding.
Passengers who cannot use the obligatory face mask for exceptional health reasons must contact the Iberia Medical Service. If this is your case, you must go to an Iberia desk at the airport and present the Iberia medical authorisation and the negative result of a PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the departure of the flight, as well as any health tests and documents required by the local authorities at the destination.
From the Iberia website.
In line with the current regulations, the use of a surgical mask or one providing greater protection (without an exhalation valve), covering the nose and mouth, is compulsory for everyone aged six and over when boarding the plane and throughout the flight. If you are not wearing a mask, we will be obliged to deny you boarding.
Passengers who cannot use the obligatory face mask for exceptional health reasons must contact the Iberia Medical Service. If this is your case, you must go to an Iberia desk at the airport and present the Iberia medical authorisation and the negative result of a PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the departure of the flight, as well as any health tests and documents required by the local authorities at the destination.