( Reuters) – U.S. airline guests who refuse to wear facial coverings throughout the unique coronavirus pandemic might have their flying privileges withdrawed, the industry’s main lobby group stated on Monday.
SUBMIT PHOTO: A Southwest Airlines Co. worker wears a protective mask while assisting a passenger at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on an uncommonly empty Memorial Day weekend during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 23,2020 REUTERS/Patrick T. Fallon/File Photo
Significant U.S. airline companies might prevent anybody not using a mask from boarding and supply the coverings to guests who have none. As soon as on board, nevertheless, flight attendants have little power to enforce the policy if travelers remove their masks.
Providers with the policy consist of Alaska Airlines ( ALK.N), American Airlines ( AAL.O), Delta Air Lines ( DAL.N), Hawaiian Airline Companies, JetBlue Airways ( JBLU.O), Southwest Airlines ( LUV.N) and United Airlines ( UAL.O), Airlines for America said in a statement.
The airlines will plainly notify passe