United Airlines’ mask mandate expands to areas in airports
The Associated Press
In this April 24, 2020 file photo, empty United Airlines ticket machines are shown at the Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Fla. United United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - in the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry. United officials said Wednesday, July 8 that they still hope to limit the number of layoffs by offering early retirement, but they have to send notices this month to comply with a law requiring that workers get 60 days' notice ahead of mass job cuts. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
(AP) – Passengers wishing to board a United Airlines flight will have to wear face masks at ticket counters and in its airport lounges, or risk a flight ban from the carrier.
United and all other major U.S. carriers require passengers to wear masks during flights.
United said Wednesday that it is broadening mask requirements for passengers even before they board the plane.
As on planes, children under 2 are not required to be masked, nor are passengers who have a health condition that prevents them from wearing a mask.
