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Ben Reid & Dave Himelfield

Jet2 becomes first airline to ditch face masks on flights - but there are still some exceptions

It is no longer compulsory to wear a face mask on Jet2 flights or at airports from which the Leeds airline operates.

However, the airline, based at Leeds Bradford Airport, still recommends passengers wear a face covering on its aircrafts and at its airports, including Leeds Bradford, in keeping with government guidelines to reduce the spread of Covid.

Jet2 says travellers will still need to wear face masks when leaving the plane at their destination airports abroad and in Scotland where face masks are still legally required.

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Here is the airline's latest guidance.

England and Northern Ireland

Jet2 says: "It’s no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask at our airports or onboard our planes. However, as per UK Government guidance, we recommend that you continue to wear a face mask in these spaces, and you will need to wear one when you get to your overseas destination."

Scotland

The airline added: "It’s still a legal requirement for everyone aged six years and over to wear a face mask at our Scottish airports and onboard our planes travelling to and from those airports. This is the case even if you're fully vaccinated.

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"If you’re unable to wear a mask, you must let us know in advance to be able to travel – please provide proof of your exemption to our Special Assistance team on 0800 408 5591 so we can authorise your travel. We’ll ask you for specific medical evidence to confirm this, as we don’t accept downloaded exemption cards or lanyards as proof of exemption. And if you fail to wear a face mask without our agreement, you’ll not be allowed to board your flight."

Do I still need to wear a face mask overseas?

Jet2 said: "Yes, you’ll need to wear a mask when you leave the plane, inside the airport and onboard our transfers to and from your accommodation, even if you’re fully vaccinated.

"There may also be additional face mask restrictions in some places, and the rules around ages may differ per destination too. Please check the FCDO website for more information."

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