TSA extends face mask requirement through May 3, 2022

[dalton99a]

https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/statements/2022/04/13/tsa-extends-face-mask-requirement-through-may-3-2022

TSA extends face mask requirement through May 3, 2022
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

At CDC's recommendation, TSA will extend the Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs for 15 days through May 3, 2022.

CDC continues to monitor the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, especially the BA.2 subvariant that now makes up more than 85% of U.S. cases. Since early April 2022, there have been increases in the 7-day moving average of COVID-19 cases in the United States. During the 15-day extension period, CDC will assess the potential impact the recent rise of COVID-19 cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations, deaths, and healthcare system capacity. TSA will continue to coordinate closely with CDC and communicate any changes to this requirement with the public.

[tanyev]

1. I think that's a good thing, but flight crews are going to have to brace for more tantrums.

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

2. The last flight I was on, they weren't enforcing it like they used too

They were still telling passengers to wear them or put them back on, but they weren't waiting around to see I'd they actually complied. Also, they weren't telling people with valve masks or thin or bandana masks to switch them to different ones like they used too.

[fescuerescue]

3. Well TSA was very late in the pandemic to require masks

So this evens things out.

[Pachamama]

4. Good

I’m pretty certain that even if they lift in May that the international flights will still mandate them.

I will wear masks on planes regardless.