View Poll Results: How willing would you be to fly long-haul, leisure, if mask-wearing were required?
Yes, I will definitely be willing to fly under this condition.
94
65.73%
Yes, I will likely or possibly be willing to fly under this condition.
19
13.29%
No, I would unlikely be willing to fly under this condition.
20
13.99%
No, I would definitely be unwilling to fly under this condition.
8
5.59%
Unsure or no opinion.
2
1.40%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll
Will you fly long-haul for leisure while masks are still required?
May 15, 2021, 4:41 am
#91
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 15
Yes I will
There's no such thing as never and forever; there's only, not yet and so far. Of course there will come the day when we can take off the masks while flying. I could see airlines eventually having you sign a waiver stating you assume the risks of covid and/or acknowledge you've been vaccinated.
The day the vaccine has been widely distributed to the world and everyone has had access or the opportunity to opt out, masks on planes will be a thing of the past.
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There's no such thing as never and forever; there's only, not yet and so far. Of course there will come the day when we can take off the masks while flying. I could see airlines eventually having you sign a waiver stating you assume the risks of covid and/or acknowledge you've been vaccinated.
The day the vaccine has been widely distributed to the world and everyone has had access or the opportunity to opt out, masks on planes will be a thing of the past.
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Last edited by bitcohen; May 17, 2021 at 10:02 pm
May 15, 2021, 7:07 am
#92
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: DL, UA, AA, VS
Posts: 5,226
Not only on international flights, there’s a good chance that it will be a requirement in many foreign destinations that you wear masks while out in public, including possibly outdoors or on trains, buses, trams, cable cars.
Not only this year but well into next year as well.
There may be other restrictions as well, such as limited access or closures of certain venues such as museums, indoor dining.
Then there’s also the possibility that a surge of infections happens right before you leave for your destination or while during your visit, either preventing you from departing or scrambling to return home.
Would you travel or even make bookings under these conditions or uncertainties or just wait until everything returns to “normal?”
Not only this year but well into next year as well.
There may be other restrictions as well, such as limited access or closures of certain venues such as museums, indoor dining.
Then there’s also the possibility that a surge of infections happens right before you leave for your destination or while during your visit, either preventing you from departing or scrambling to return home.
Would you travel or even make bookings under these conditions or uncertainties or just wait until everything returns to “normal?”
May 15, 2021, 7:52 am
#93
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Canada, USA, Europe
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 31,452
Not sure what the big deal is. Have been on dozens of flights, including many long hauls. All ok.
May 15, 2021, 8:36 am
#94
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I'm happy to. It's unpleasant but not as unpleasant as not going anywhere. So far under Corona I've taken a pair of six hour flights where I wore a mask. It's possible to do it and even sleep in it. Believe me I'll be in Europe and Asia the first second I can mask or no mask.
May 15, 2021, 8:39 am
#95
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Programs: KL Gold, SQ KF Gold, CX Green
Posts: 9,404
Not only on international flights, there’s a good chance that it will be a requirement in many foreign destinations that you wear masks while out in public, including possibly outdoors or on trains, buses, trams, cable cars.
Not only this year but well into next year as well.
There may be other restrictions as well, such as limited access or closures of certain venues such as museums, indoor dining.
Then there’s also the possibility that a surge of infections happens right before you leave for your destination or while during your visit, either preventing you from departing or scrambling to return home.
Would you travel or even make bookings under these conditions or uncertainties or just wait until everything returns to “normal?”
Not only this year but well into next year as well.
There may be other restrictions as well, such as limited access or closures of certain venues such as museums, indoor dining.
Then there’s also the possibility that a surge of infections happens right before you leave for your destination or while during your visit, either preventing you from departing or scrambling to return home.
Would you travel or even make bookings under these conditions or uncertainties or just wait until everything returns to “normal?”
