A4A: US airlines commit to enforcing face mask policies

15 June, 2020

Airlines for America (A4A) announced (15-Jun-2020) member carriers will be implementing the following guidelines for face mask policies:

  • Preflight communications: Each airline will communicate its individual face covering policy to passengers, which may require acknowledgement by passengers during the check in process;
  • Onboard announcements: Crew members will communicate specific details regarding the carrier's face covering policy to passengers, including consequences for violation of policy;
  • Noncompliance consequences: Each airline will determine appropriate consequences for passengers who violate the carrier's face covering policy, which may include suspension of flying privileges. [more - original PR]