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| JetBlue to require passengers wear masks starting May 4 | JetBlue to require passengers wear masks starting May 4 |
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| Beginning May 4, all passengers on JetBlue flights will be required to wear masks, the airline announced late Monday. | Beginning May 4, all passengers on JetBlue flights will be required to wear masks, the airline announced late Monday. |
| “Wearing a face covering isn't about protecting yourself, it's about protecting those around you,” Jet Blue Chief Executive and President Joanna Geraghty said in a statement. “This is the new flying etiquette. Onboard, cabin air is well circulated and cleaned through filters every few minutes, but this is a shared space where we have to be considerate of others.” | “Wearing a face covering isn't about protecting yourself, it's about protecting those around you,” Jet Blue Chief Executive and President Joanna Geraghty said in a statement. “This is the new flying etiquette. Onboard, cabin air is well circulated and cleaned through filters every few minutes, but this is a shared space where we have to be considerate of others.” |
| The airline had previously mandated that all crew members wear masks. | The airline had previously mandated that all crew members wear masks. |
| JetBlue’s announcement came on the same day that American Airlines said it would make masks mandatory for its crew members starting May 1. The airline is not requiring customers to wear masks, but said beginning early next month, it would begin distributing masks, sanitizing wipes and gel to customers and would expand that offering to all flights as “supplies and operational conditions allow.” | JetBlue’s announcement came on the same day that American Airlines said it would make masks mandatory for its crew members starting May 1. The airline is not requiring customers to wear masks, but said beginning early next month, it would begin distributing masks, sanitizing wipes and gel to customers and would expand that offering to all flights as “supplies and operational conditions allow.” |
| The two carriers join a growing list of U.S. airlines that in recent days have made masks a requirement for crew members. JetBlue however is the first to require masks for passengers. | The two carriers join a growing list of U.S. airlines that in recent days have made masks a requirement for crew members. JetBlue however is the first to require masks for passengers. |
| Last week, United Airlines announced it would make masks mandatory for crew members. Frontier Airlines began requiring masks for crew April 13. | Last week, United Airlines announced it would make masks mandatory for crew members. Frontier Airlines began requiring masks for crew April 13. |
| In a tweet, Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, praised JetBlue’s decision and urged other carriers to follow suit. | In a tweet, Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, praised JetBlue’s decision and urged other carriers to follow suit. |
| “Good job @JetBlue! Masks required for everyone May 4. First U.S. airline to take this responsible step to help slow spread of the virus. And, taking time to fully communicate the policy so Flight Attendants aren't stuck being enforcers w/o info & backing,” Nelson tweeted. | “Good job @JetBlue! Masks required for everyone May 4. First U.S. airline to take this responsible step to help slow spread of the virus. And, taking time to fully communicate the policy so Flight Attendants aren't stuck being enforcers w/o info & backing,” Nelson tweeted. |
| As Covid-19 infections Mount, flight attendants grow leery of flying | As Covid-19 infections Mount, flight attendants grow leery of flying |
| The new rules mark a turnaround for U.S. carriers, which had previously prohibited flight crews other than those flying selected international routes from wearing masks. The airlines maintained that guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said face coverings weren't necessary for members of the general public. | The new rules mark a turnaround for U.S. carriers, which had previously prohibited flight crews other than those flying selected international routes from wearing masks. The airlines maintained that guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said face coverings weren't necessary for members of the general public. |
| However, flight attendants, increasingly concerned about the growing number of covid-19 infections, urged carriers to allow them to wear masks. Last month, most major carriers said masks would be permitted. | However, flight attendants, increasingly concerned about the growing number of covid-19 infections, urged carriers to allow them to wear masks. Last month, most major carriers said masks would be permitted. |
| Are you flying during the pandemic? We want to talk to you. | Are you flying during the pandemic? We want to talk to you. |
| Earlier this month, the CDC revised its guidance, recommending that everyone wear cloths masks or face coverings when in public. | Earlier this month, the CDC revised its guidance, recommending that everyone wear cloths masks or face coverings when in public. |
| Under JetBlue’s policy, customers will be reminded of the new policy via email, signage and announcements at the airport. Passengers must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth during check-in, boarding, on the plane and when leaving the plane. Small children who aren’t able to maintain wearing a face covering are exempt from the policy. | Under JetBlue’s policy, customers will be reminded of the new policy via email, signage and announcements at the airport. Passengers must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth during check-in, boarding, on the plane and when leaving the plane. Small children who aren’t able to maintain wearing a face covering are exempt from the policy. |
| In addition to making masks mandatory for crew members, American also said Monday night that it was instituting additional cleaning protocols for its airplanes. | In addition to making masks mandatory for crew members, American also said Monday night that it was instituting additional cleaning protocols for its airplanes. |
| “We are looking out for our customers’ well-being to give them peace of mind while they travel with us,” said Kurt Stache, American’s senior vice president of customer experience. “We’re moving quickly on these enhancements and we’ll continue to improve the travel experience for our customers and team members as we navigate these times together.” | “We are looking out for our customers’ well-being to give them peace of mind while they travel with us,” said Kurt Stache, American’s senior vice president of customer experience. “We’re moving quickly on these enhancements and we’ll continue to improve the travel experience for our customers and team members as we navigate these times together.” |
| White House to urge Americans to wear face masks in public | White House to urge Americans to wear face masks in public |
| The GAO told the government to develop a plan to protect the aviation system for an outbreak. It never happened. | The GAO told the government to develop a plan to protect the aviation system for an outbreak. It never happened. |