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Face masks will no longer need to be mandatory in airports and on flights in Europe starting May 16, the EASA បាននិយាយថា:.

The EASA said the change takes account of the high levels of vaccination and naturally acquired immunity across Europe and brings the sector in line with requirements from many national public transport authorities across Europe.

EASA executive director Patrick Ky said the change marks a “big step forward in the normalization of air travel,” but urged passengers to “behave responsible and respect the choices of others around them.”

While not mandatory, ECDC director Andrea Ammon urged people to be mindful that mask wearing, along with handwashing and physical distancing, is “one of the best methods of reducing transmission.”

Mask rules will likely vary by airline after the new recommendations come into force and the agencies said flights to or from destinations with mandates still in place should encourage passengers to comply with those requirements.

Vulnerable passengers should keep wearing a face mask “regardless of the rules,” the agencies said, ideally a high-quality FFP2/N95/KN95 type mask.