Face masks on planes and airports no longer needed in Europe named ‘big step forward’ | Travel News | Travel

Face masks on planes and airports no longer needed in Europe named ‘big step forward’ | Travel News | Travel

Many providers currently require masks when travelling through airports and on flights. However, this rule will be scrapped from May 16. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have dropped the recommendation for mandatory medical masks for travellers in airports and on board a flight. This…

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Europe’s Airports Face Chaos as Travelers Return

Europe’s Airports Face Chaos as Travelers Return

In an echo of what American carriers faced as Omicron spread, easyJet said hundreds of its cancellations occurred because of coronavirus-related crew absences. British Airways has also been struggling with staff sickness but said a majority of its flights continue to operate as planned. On Tuesday, easyJet’s chief executive officer, Johan Lundgren, said that he…

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