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
Nov 28, 2022, 1:13 pm
#826
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Perhaps the biggest surprise of all, masks no longer required on BA-operated services to/from Hong Kong (NB: CX still require them and they're very much required literally everywhere once in Hong Kong itself).
Spain's continues to be the sole European representative for inflight mask-wearing!
Spain's continues to be the sole European representative for inflight mask-wearing!
Nov 28, 2022, 1:24 pm
#827
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 534
Flying to the Canaries a few weeks back from Gatwick, we were asked at the gate if we had a mask, on boarding the crew were all wearing them and handing out sealed individual ones to anyone not wearing one. The welcome announcement also specified mask wearing. As soon as the doors were closed the crew took theirs off and it was never spoken of again.
I suspect given everyone can take them off as soon as they go through the door at the other end many don't see the point in bothering to enforce it.
I suspect given everyone can take them off as soon as they go through the door at the other end many don't see the point in bothering to enforce it.
Nov 28, 2022, 1:29 pm
#828
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,345
Seems to depend on the crew, flew back from Malaga recently, reminded at check in that masks were required, boarded happy to see no crew wearing them, none being handed out and absolutely no mention made about them the whole flight, so happy days. Contrary to outbound flight where they were enforced, but most didn't put them back on after drinks service.
Dec 6, 2022, 4:20 am
#829
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chelsea
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,227
I flew to Spain on Saturday when masks were never mentioned nor much in evidence. I am currently sitting on the plane for the return leg and again no mention of masks, though there are a greater number of mask-wearers than on the way out.
Dec 6, 2022, 4:30 am
#830
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 855
Dec 6, 2022, 4:48 am
#831
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: BAEC Silver, Volare Executive / Skyteam Elite+
Posts: 672
I understand that whilst Iberia enforce, non-Spanish airlines are not as bothered. I am flying through Madrid on Thursday and expecting to mask on our Iberia flight...
From Madrid in longhaul J - masks on while walking on, then not a word/no enforcement once seated
To Madrid in longhaul PE - two nudges to put mask on please during a ~10hr flight
From Madrid in shorthaul Y on IB Express - borderline aggressive enforcement
Make of that what you will!
Dec 28, 2022, 3:42 am
#832
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: living near Malaga
Programs: BA Gold , Mucci recipient. Coffee Drinker, Blue Sky Thinker
Posts: 2,111
My 20th flight in 2023 to/from Spain on BA and for the first time I was told to wear a mask today ! I fail to understand why it was not necessary the previous 19 times and is obligatory today.
The IFL mentioned "Spanish law" maybe 100 times.
The IFL mentioned "Spanish law" maybe 100 times.
Dec 28, 2022, 3:50 am
#833
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,345
In my experience I firmly believe that it's crew dependant, maybe they have a vote and if 1 crew member is keen to enforce it and wear a mask they defer to that. I have had mixed experiences too.
Dec 28, 2022, 7:15 am
#834
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 608
I did LGW-ACE last week and crew was quite militant with masks. Several announcements 'it is the law', warning to check your mask before going to sleep 'so we won't have to wake you' and 'you can lower your mask while eating or drinking'.
Dec 28, 2022, 8:10 am
#835
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 835
Not inflight, but I was asked to wear a mask at the Sakura Lounge/Admiral Club at HNL. Westerners never cared and ignored the instruction though.
Dec 30, 2022, 5:33 am
#837
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 608
Boarded the plane for flight back, so far no mention of masks.
Dec 30, 2022, 5:45 am
#838
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,805
Dec 30, 2022, 8:58 pm
#839
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 835
Oh really? I was not explained. I was entering the lounge not the dining area from the reception, but was recommended wearing a mask. I said I had no mask on me and was offered one. So I was wearing it in any area within the lounge. But I was really one person who did...
Dec 31, 2022, 1:12 am
#840
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Around somewhere
Programs: Gold, Some red card and some hotel cards.
Posts: 709
Why do BA still insist on masks when other airlines who fly way more flights to Spain amd openly say no masks required and have never been fined by the Spanish authorities. Is it anything to do with IAG being Spain based? Just wondering...