United said it would stop requiring masks on domestic flights but would still require them on flights to countries with mask mandates. “You may experience inconsistent enforcement during the next 24 hours.” United Airlines “Given the unexpected nature of this announcement, please be aware that customers, airline employees and federal agency employees, such as T.S.A., may be receiving this information at different times,” it said. Southwest said in a statement that employees and customers would be free “to make the best decision to support their personal well-being,” and took note of the high-end air filtration systems installed on planes that it and other carriers use.Īs Delta announced that it would stop requiring masks, it also asked the public to be patient with the change in policy and with the time needed to update signs and advisories. “We are deeply grateful to our team members for their enforcement of the mandate, and will share more information about this transition in the coming days,” American said. In a statement, American said customers and employees could wear masks “at their own discretion” but would no longer be required to do so on flights within the United States. The airlines acted after a Biden administration official said the Transportation Security Administration would no longer enforce the mask requirement while the White House reviewed the judge’s decision and determined whether to appeal. After a federal judge struck down a nationwide mask requirement for airplanes, trains, buses and other public transportation on Monday, the country’s largest airlines said they would stop requiring masks on flights, ending a practice that most carriers followed for nearly two years.
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