Major Airlines Are Pleading To Drop Mask Mandates On Planes

Major Airlines Are Pleading To Drop Mask Mandates On Planes

NurPhoto via Getty Images The CEOs of major U. S. airlines wrote a letter to President Joe Biden requesting that he drop the mask mandate on planes and testing requirements for arriving international travelers. If these requests are honored, investors would be wise to keep tabs on the travel space, which could witness a spurt in growth. "It makes no sense that people are still required to wear masks on airplanes, yet are allowed to congregate in crowded restaurants, schools and at sporting events without masks," the executives wrote. Download Q. ai for iOS for more investing content and access to over a dozen AI-powered investment strategies. Start with just $100 and never pay fees or commissions. The following people signed the letter: "Our industry has leaned into science at every turn," they wrote. "At the outset, we voluntarily implemented policies and procedures—mandating face coverings; requiring passenger health acknowledgements and contact tracing information; and enhancing cleaning protocols—to form a multi-layered approach to mitigate risk and prioritize the wellbeing of passengers and employees." The CEOs reminded President Biden of their support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as they also imposed additional measures, such as pre-departure testing and