Last week I mentioned that the CDC extended the mask requirement on public transportation for two more weeks. They basically kicked the can down the road. Yesterday, in a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Florida struck down the mask mandate. The TSA will no longer be enforcing a mask mandate.
What does this mean?
Immediately after the judge’s decision, airlines began to announce they would no longer require masks. All of the major U.S. Airlines–Delta, United, American, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, Alaska–dropped their mask requirements. Amtrak and Uber also announced the end of required masks on board.
Most airports and city subways/buses are also dropping mask requirements. However, as of this minute, some airports and cities are choosing to continue mask requirements. Chicago, New York and Portland are three cities so far that plan to keep mask requirements for public buses and trains. San Francisco Airport (SFO) tweeted last night that for now, masks are still required in the airport. Of course, things are changing quickly.
I am flying in a few days, so I am interested to see what percentage of passengers still choose to wear masks in the airport and on board.
What do you think of this breaking news? Do you plan to stop wearing a mask in airports and on planes?
Author: Nancy
Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.
“Except when it comes to masks” -Dems.
I support choice whether it’s masks or abortion.
I haven’t worn a mask in a year except for flying and doctor’s offices. I am absolutely thrilled! Happy “freedom of choice” to all!
“Except when it comes to abortions!”
-Republicans
I am very happy to not wear a mask ever again. This article is fun, at least for the two embedded videos and some of the memes.
https://boriquagato.substack.com/p/unmasking-the-truth?utm_medium=email&action=share
The decision will be overturned. Made by an idiotic unqualified judge based on a nonsensical legal theory.
@David but it was sent to expire in 2 weeks anyway? Adding it back and then having it expire in 2 weeks would be difficult to enforce, I believe.
And then what? Masks forever?
Absolutely! It was a nightmare trying to get my now 3 year old to wear a mask in the airports and during flights because she was mostly uncooperative (surprise surprise!). Luckily the few times we flew, the flight attendants and other passengers didn’t give us grief about her, but I didn’t know when that “luck” would run out so we just stopped flying with her. It wasn’t right to force very young children to wear masks. It’s like the people who made that rule had never been around a toddler before. Anyway I’m glad it’s over.
@Tammie I can only imagine how difficult it was to get a toddler to wear a mask! My kids are older, but I know at least one of mine would have had a very difficult time with it when he was 2-3 years old.
Nothing was ever more ridiculous than masking 2-year olds.