Travel company TUI has issued a statement on new face mask rules before everyone begins booking their flights for the Easter holidays.
It has announced that face masks will no longer be required for TUI flights to and from England, Northern Ireland and Wales. It means that travellers going on holiday via a TUI flight will no longer have to wear a face mask on the plane.
Despite this, the company has also warned that a mask may still be required when leaving the aircraft and when inside the airport at the arrival destination due to countries having different Covid restrictions and laws. The company also stated that the new rules will only be enforced in line with the UK government and EU Charter guidance with travellers still encouraged to wear a mask where possible.
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TUI said in a statement: "Face masks will no longer be a legal requirement on TUI Airways flights to/from England, Northern Ireland and Wales, however in line with UK government and EU Charter guidance, we strongly recommend that you still wear a mask throughout your flight. Under current guidance, it is still mandatory for customers aged 12 and above travelling on TUI Airways to/from Scotland to wear a mask throughout their flight unless medically exempt.
"It’s important to note that you may still be required to wear a mask when leaving the aircraft and once inside the airport at your arrival destination."
The company also noted that mandatory face masks will still be in place for customers over the age of two who are travelling to the USA while those over the age of six and travelling to Italy will need to wear an FFP2 mask for the duration of their flight.
"If you are showing any COVID-19 symptoms or have recently tested positive you should not travel and will be able to change your holiday fee-free under our COVID flexibility policy," TUI added.
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