Do you have to wear a mask on your next flight? These airlines are dropping mask mandates
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In the wake of a judge's ruling Monday that struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's transit masking rules, major U.S. airlines have made mask-wearing optional for both passengers and employees. Though customers are free to continue wearing masks if they choose to do so, passengers will not be required to mask up on many carriers for the first time in years. Alaska Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines JetBlue Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines United Airlines
Here are some of the airlines that no longer require masking. For regional airlines, you should check your carrier's website before heading to the airport.
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