The policy shift from British Airways, Heathrow Airport and Virgin Atlantic followed news that the U.K. is lifting its testing requirement for unvaccinated travelers.
In a Monday news release, Heathrow announced it will drop its mask requirement starting Wednesday but still “strongly encourages” travelers in the airport to continue covering their faces “in recognition that the pandemic is not over.”
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic provided statements to Heathrow indicating they would follow suit. In a statement, British Airways Chief Operating Officer Jason Mahoney said beginning Wednesday, passengers will only be required to wear a mask on the carrier’s flights if their destination requires it.Corneel Koster, Virgin Atlantic’s chief customer and operating officer, said in a statement that masks would be optional on routes that are not subject to international mask regulations.
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