Masks on planes

[FCDub]

Neither of you bothered to read the webmaster post, huh?

If masks are required on the plane, wear them. If they’re not, do what you feel most comfortable with.

 

[RobDoc]

Policy on COVID discussions - 06/07/2021

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[BLTtinkerbell]

Are clear face shields acceptable on planes or do you have to wear a cloth face mask?

 

[spiders]

Are clear face shields acceptable on planes or do you have to wear a cloth face mask?

Must wear face mask

 

[KrazeeK120]

Are clear face shields acceptable on planes or do you have to wear a cloth face mask?

I believe the disposable-type face masks are also permissible.

 

[Cheburashka]

Are clear face shields acceptable on planes or do you have to wear a cloth face mask?

You have to wear a mask (a face shield alone is not acceptable), but it doesn't have to be cloth. Disposables are fine.

 

[jfbouchard]

The air in the cockpit is the same air in the cabin.

It is my understanding the air is constantly filtered/circulated in planes, drastically improving air quality?

 

[Cheburashka]

It is my understanding the air is constantly filtered/circulated in planes, drastically improving air quality?

Correct. I still like masks on planes because people are crammed into them like cigars, and good circulation isn't going to protect you from the person right next to you. When a person with a cold is sitting so close to me that our shoulders are touching, I'm perfectly happy for us both to be wearing masks.

 

[jfbouchard]

Correct. I still like masks on planes because people are crammed into them like cigars, and good circulation isn't going to protect you from the person right next to you. When a person with a cold is sitting so close to me that our shoulders are touching, I'm perfectly happy for us both to be wearing masks.

Can’t argue with that statement! Looking forward to the day when masks are not required anywhere!

 

[ttintagel]

I’ve gotten sick on so many vacations that I’ve decided I’m always going to wear a mask when I fly. And bring Lysol wipes to clean the armrests, tray table, etc. I know the crew does the best they can to clean up the cabin between flights, but there’s only so much they can do in the time they have.

This was the first winter I can remember where I didn’t catch the flu or some other nasty virus.

 

[maxiesmom]

I’ve gotten sick on so many vacations that I’ve decided I’m always going to wear a mask when I fly. And bring Lysol wipes to clean the armrests, tray table, etc. I know the crew does the best they can to clean up the cabin between flights, but there’s only so much they can do in the time they have.

This was the first winter I can remember where I didn’t catch the flu or some other nasty virus.

I flew American Airlines a couple of weeks ago and the Flight Attendants were handing out wipes as you boarded the airplane. They also did more trash runs, as they did not want you putting the used wipes into the seat pockets.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Masks will still be necessary until those under 12 can also be vaccinated, and rightfully so. Vaccine passports would've been a terrific idea, but like everything in the U.S. it became politicized. I don't get it. Vaccination proof is needed for kids to enroll in school, so why is it an issue for adults?

I'll go one step further. I'll provide my complete medical info to any cast member if it means I can skip the queue and go right to the front of the line

That's ok if it's voluntary. I look at it like TSA PreCheck: one chooses extra scrutiny in advance in order to have a later convenience. They also pay for the cost of it, not taxpayers.

 

[Cheburashka]

Vaccine passports would've been a terrific idea, but like everything in the U.S. it became politicized. I don't get it. Vaccination proof is needed for kids to enroll in school, so why is it an issue for adults?

In most states in the U.S., it is easy to sidestep the vaccination requirement for school enrollment, so that comparison doesn't really hold water.

 

[Donna M]

I heard (and I could be wrong) the mask mandate was extended on flights (is it just domestic or international?) until September 13, 2021.
Anyone know or have a theory on when the policy could end? Thnx!

I think it will be allowed to expire on that date the way things are going now. Numbers are going way down and people are getting used to not having to wear a mask inside most buildings. Too many people are getting sick of wearing them and it is causing unruliness on the planes. Ten more weeks will see better numbers too I sure hope.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I’ve gotten sick on so many vacations that I’ve decided I’m always going to wear a mask when I fly. And bring Lysol wipes to clean the armrests, tray table, etc. I know the crew does the best they can to clean up the cabin between flights, but there’s only so much they can do in the time they have.

This was the first winter I can remember where I didn’t catch the flu or some other nasty virus.

We've had this conversation more than once since we started traveling again. Over the years, it seems like one of us would come down with some sort of ailment 50% of the time after flying or going through airports. We might continue the mask wearing while flying for a bit, too. It wouldn't be about Covid anymore, but just staying healthier in general!

 

[bookgirl2632]

We've had this conversation more than once since we started traveling again. Over the years, it seems like one of us would come down with some sort of ailment 50% of the time after flying or going through airports. We might continue the mask wearing while flying for a bit, too. It wouldn't be about Covid anymore, but just staying healthier in general!

We have always taken Clorox wipes and wiped down everything we touch on the plane, from the armrests and tray tables to the buckle on the seatbelt. I will continue this, of course, but will also wear a mask as well, regardless of any lifted mandates in the future. It just makes sense to lessen the exposure to germs.

 

[Donna M]

I have no doubt that people have caught things while in the airports and planes, but while at the destinations people have had to distance and high touch surfaces have been cleaned more than in the past, so I am sure that also has played a role. I´m surely not going to wear a mask in the airport/plane after they aren´t required. I say good riddance.