Mask or no mask? (airlines, flight, old, travelling)

[AksarbeN]

Would you fly with/without a mask on?

Some airline (at least one) has a “no mask – no fly” policy. How do you feel about it, would you take a flight without one? And should all passengers be required to wear a mask on the plane? Even if/when this Covid-19 is gone, what about all the other airborne colds, flu, bugs etc.?

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[gus2]

Yes to mask, as annoying as it is. https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/airpl...084515735.html

[Mr. Zero]

Too many vulnerable people in my life, and whether or not it makes me sick, I don't want to be the asymptomatic carrier that causes someone else to get sick. I'll gladly wear a mask.

[Natnasci]

Any travelling, plane, train, transit, I'd wear a mask.

[reed303]

Maybe go back to separate sections , like the old smoking/nonsmoking seating sections ? And the use both front and rear doors.

[reneeh63]

Seems silly that people can't tolerate wearing a mask for a few hours...healthcare workers wear them for 12 hour shifts and they aren't sitting around!

[Jkgourmet]

Originally Posted by reed303

Maybe go back to separate sections , like the old smoking/nonsmoking seating sections ? And the use both front and rear doors.

Why complicate things. Just wear a damn mask.

[Aredhel]

I'd definitely wear a mask in order to make flying safer for all.

[rational1]

I would expect to have the same policy on essentially all airlines very soon.

Expect to wear a mask or not fly.

I support the idea. If nothing else it will filter out those who are reckless and indifferent before they get on the plane. And those are more likely to have an undiagnosed infection.

[lyndyb]

As much as it's unappealing, I'd wear a mask. I understand in Asia, a mask is considered good manners and good hygiene. They have experienced prior epidemics such as SARS and understand the importance and after Covid19, I am hopeful that will be the case in the other countries.