Face masks: Major airlines announce latest rules – easyJet, Ryanair, BA, Jet2 | Travel News | Travel

With travel restrictions easing worldwide, some are unsure of what the rules and regulations are for wearing masks on board a flight. Major airlines easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Emirates revealed what their stances are.

easyJet

For flights to, from and within Italy, Germany and Austria, passengers aged six and above is required to wear a FFP2 face mask.

Regarding flights to, from and within France, passengers aged six and above must wear either a FFP2 mask or a surgical face mask.

Passengers flying between England, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Isle of Man, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, Slovenia, Sweden, Gibraltar, Hungary, Switzerland, Poland and Iceland, are not required to wear a mask.

On all other routes not previously mentioned, passengers aged six and above are required to wear a face mask (no scarves, face visors or masks with valves) or risk refusal to board the plane.

Jet2

It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask at Jet2 airports or Jet2 planes, however it is recommended for passengers’ safety.

This may not be the same for destination airports, where passengers may have to wear a mask in the airport and transfers to accommodation, or risk a fine.

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Ryanair

Face masks or coverings are mandatory in the airport and on board flights. Some countries require this to be a surgical face mask.

Those travelling to, from or within Italy, Austria or Germany, it must be a FFP2 face mask.

TUI

Face masks are not a legal requirement on TUI Airways flights departing to or arriving in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, but is strongly recommended for passengers’ safety.

Travel to Italy is a different story, with passengers aged six and above needing an FFP2 face mask throughout their flight.

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Emirates

Passengers aged six and above must wear a cloth or medical mask in Dubai International airport, throughout their flight, and as they leave the aircraft.

Medical face masks as opposed to cloths are accepted on flights from Dubai to Germany, France, and Austria.

The airline urged passengers to contact Emirates 48 hours before their flight if they cannot wear a mask for the duration of their journey to request an exception.

They will have to present their medical certificate at check‑in.

Passengers do not have to complete their MEDIF form.

Loganair

Passengers are strongly recommended to wear face coverings, in accordance with the Scottish government’s guidance, however it is not mandatory.