Parents are flying to the communist state of Rhode Island. Here’s the “reason” the airline gave for requiring masks on the plane:
Federal law requires masks to be worn by all travelers 2 years and older at all times throughout the flight including during boarding and deplaning, and in the airport. Any individual who fails to comply with this law may be subject to denied boarding, removal from the aircraft and/or penalties under federal law. If conditions on board a flight necessitate, masks should be removed to accommodate the placement and wearing of oxygen masks. According to researchers at Harvard, universal use of masks during air travel combined with high-performing ventilation systems and other safety measures significantly reduces the risk of transmission. Masks with vents or exhalation valves are not permitted.
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Posted this to inquire what federal law requires masks to be worn on airplanes? Is it part of the EUA? Or is this just a statement that the airline is putting out knowing passengers won’t question a “federal” law even if it doesn’t exist.
Answered my own question it is an EO by the Bidet administration that was to expire May 11 but was extended to September 13, 2021. Typical communist government requirement. Not a federal law as the airline is stating by an EO being enforced by the TSA and airlines.