Do you have to wear a mask on your flight? These airlines are dropping mandates
April 19, 2022 11:01AM CDT
Here are some of the airlines that no longer require masking. For regional airlines, you should check your carrier’s website before heading to the airport.
Masks optional:
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- JetBlue
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- United Airlines
This doesn’t mean you’ll never have to wear a mask at the airport. Many of the airlines note that while their new policies apply on all domestic flights, masks may still be required to fly to some international destinations. And some airports, like Philadelphia International Airport, still require masks inside their terminals before you fly.
For ground travel, the rules are a bit more complicated. Masks are no longer required on Amtrak and on some subways, but transit systems in many cities — including New York, Chicago and San Francisco — still require them.