Face mask rules on Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and Jet2 flights in Europe after travel change

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It was announced yesterday that face mask rules are set to be relaxed on board flights to countries in Europe. Experts at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) recommended that face mask requirements are removed inside planes from next Monday.

They came to the decision as the Covid situation across Europe continues to improve. Here is what four of the UK’s major airlines are doing in response to the revised guidance.

Face masks will no longer be mandatory on Ryanair flights to a number of EU countries, the airline has confirmed.

In a statement, the budget airline welcomed the move and will remove the requirement for passengers to wear a face covering on board flights to several destinations.Face coverings will still be required on flights heading to 15 EU states where the rule remains law on public transport.These include the likes of Spain, France, Portugal and Italy.Ryanair’s CEO Eddie Wilson said: “We welcome this rule relaxation from the EASA and the ECDC effective from Monday, May 16.“From that date, face masks will be optional on all Ryanair flights, except those flights to and from the 15 EU states where masks remain mandatory on public transport.“We expect these states to relax their face mask rules over the coming days in line with these new health guidelines from EASA and the ECDC.“Intending passengers can check the latest EU face mask regulations on the Re-Open EU website.”Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the