Mar 17, 22, 9:18 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 28th November 2022):
More information will be found here: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...irus/steps-123
You will need to wear a mask on board if you are travelling to the following countries (as of 28th November 2022):
- Grenada
- Japan
- Morocco
- Seychelles
- Spain
- Grenada
- Spain
More information will be found here: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...irus/steps-123
List of BA destinations where masks are mandatory
Mar 17, 22, 2:09 am
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List of BA destinations where masks are mandatory
Just tried to board my flight from Belfast to Heathrow. Was told that I need a mask for the flight, despite mask mandates being a requirement at neither destination.
The first example of what is going to become a messy policy on masks.
The statement online issued by BA and on its Social Media are completely misleading.
Im flying domestic From a country with NO Covid Laws to another country with NO Covid laws. Yet still im expected to wear a mask? Would love to know which routes this actually applies.
The first example of what is going to become a messy policy on masks.
The statement online issued by BA and on its Social Media are completely misleading.
Im flying domestic From a country with NO Covid Laws to another country with NO Covid laws. Yet still im expected to wear a mask? Would love to know which routes this actually applies.
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Mar 17, 22, 2:16 am
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It appears BA decided at the last minute to continue with its mask mandate, at least temporarily, due to compliance concerns. The subject is being discussed toward the end of this topic: Jet2 Optional Face Masks - will BA follow?
Mar 17, 22, 3:41 am
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Not that I enjoy the face mask threads. But with the fact BA have reversed their decision to remove masks I do think it should be worthy of its own topic.
I intentionally didnt read the Jet2 Topic yesterday as didnt think itd be of interest.
I intentionally didnt read the Jet2 Topic yesterday as didnt think itd be of interest.
Mar 17, 22, 3:55 am
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Originally Posted by JackDann
Not that I enjoy the face mask threads. But with the fact BA have reversed their decision to remove masks I do think it should be worthy of it’s own topic.
I intentionally didn’t read the Jet2 Topic yesterday as didn’t think it’d be of interest.
I intentionally didn’t read the Jet2 Topic yesterday as didn’t think it’d be of interest.
Mar 17, 22, 4:32 am
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With no legal basis for them being a requirement then I fail to see how it can be mandatory that you have to wear one. Its no problem for me personally to wear one but BA need to be more clearer with this policy. I assume Heathrow are still going ahead with dropping mask wearing still? All very cloudy and the waters are muddy
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Mar 17, 22, 4:40 am
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Originally Posted by Magnus77
With no legal basis for them being a requirement then I fail to see how it can be mandatory that you have to wear one. Its no problem for me personally to wear one but BA need to be more clearer with this policy.
Mar 17, 22, 4:42 am
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Originally Posted by NickB
There is legal basis for the requirement in the contract of carriage.
Mar 17, 22, 4:48 am
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Hopefully they will have a box of masks for passengers turning up without one given the announcement that they have not yet rescinded. Was this the case, or was it a scramble to go and find one somewhere if you didn't have one?
Probably less of an issue for destinations that require them even in limited settings, as passengers will be prepared for that. You can even ask.the friendly immigration officers for one after you've landed.
Probably less of an issue for destinations that require them even in limited settings, as passengers will be prepared for that. You can even ask.the friendly immigration officers for one after you've landed.
Mar 17, 22, 4:53 am
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Originally Posted by Bohinjska Bistrica
Hopefully they will have a box of masks for passengers turning up without one given the announcement that they have not yet rescinded. Was this the case, or was it a scramble to go and find one somewhere if you didn't have one?
Mar 17, 22, 4:56 am
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Originally Posted by marconess
Heard that crew were at the gate with masks for those that didnt have one.
Mar 17, 22, 5:15 am
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Originally Posted by NickB
There is legal basis for the requirement in the contract of carriage.
Mar 17, 22, 5:35 am
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Was in heathrow T5 and BA Galleries South lounge a few hours ago. 9 out of 10 guests continuing mask usage.
Lovely BA employees enforcing mask wearing. Good on them. Mask up and dont be selfish. 2 years into the pandemic and some asinine travelers here think the UK is Florida all of a sudden.
Lovely BA employees enforcing mask wearing. Good on them. Mask up and dont be selfish. 2 years into the pandemic and some asinine travelers here think the UK is Florida all of a sudden.
Mar 17, 22, 5:36 am
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Originally Posted by Magnus77
One would assume then if they dropped them then they would have to change the conditions of carriage again. Maybe this is the issue they will not allude to
Mar 17, 22, 5:44 am
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Originally Posted by squeeler
Is that any more/less a legal requirement than the TFL policy, which was found to be not legally enforceable as I remember?
