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Here’s the latest on travel to and from the United States, including quarantine requirements, testing and rules for foreign countries. We’ll update this page with information as we get it.
Masks Not Required on Flights, Public Transit and in U.S. Airports
On April 18, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate, citing agency overreach by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Department of Justice may appeal the judge’s decision, according to The New York Times, if the CDC recommends extending the mandate.
Until Monday, all travelers to the U.S. were required to wear a mask during air travel and in all U.S. airports. The mask mandate was set to expire on April 19, but was extended for two additional weeks through May 3.
In response, most major U.S. airlines made masks optional for employees and customers, including Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit and Southwest Airlines.
The TSA said it wouldn’t enforce the mask mandate in airports or public transportation. Uber, Lyft and Amtrak also no longer require travelers or drivers to wear masks.
As per the new ruling, you’re no longer required to wear a mask in U.S. airports.
Are Covid-19 Tests Still Required to Enter the U.S.?
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