The CDC and TSA report the federal mask mandate is no longer in effect after today’s court ruling. The Administration is still reviewing its legal options for addressing the issue of executive authority to issue public health initiatives.
Additionally, Alaska Airlines management just announced via multiple channels that the mask mandate is lifted effective immediately on all aircraft. This policy change has been picked by media outlets, so it is very likely that passengers will be reading this information possibly before crews hear about it.
We have asked management to push an ACARS message to all aircraft, which we are told should be happening soon–if it hasn’t already.
Rose Neal says
Are we still able to wear to protect self?
Jeffrey Peterson (MEC President) says
Yes, definitely!