Lufthansa wants to drop the mask requirement

Some European airlines have already lifted the mask requirement on board. After an internal risk assessment, Lufthansa also wants to drop the mask requirement.

Wearing a mask has been part of our everyday life for two years. But many countries are now relaxing their corona measures and are gradually returning to normal life. The rules are also being relaxed on airplanes. Airlines such as British Airways or Jet2 have lifted the mask requirement and only recommend wearing a mask. But in Germany, masks are still compulsory on public transport. This is anchored in the Infection Protection Act and is valid until September 23rd. This means that wearing a mask is mandatory on flights within Germany and on those that depart from or land in Germany. Actually. Because one of Lufthansa wants to change this now.

Lufthansa sees a security risk due to the mask requirement

After an internal risk assessment, Lufthansa wants to examine the enforcement of a mask requirement on its aircraft. Maintaining the mask requirement poses a safety risk for the crew because there are more and more escalations between passengers and crew members, writes Der Spiegel. The different regulations of the countries cause confusion among the passengers and this leads to misunderstandings. Therefore, the mask requirement should be checked.

In principle, the mask may only be removed when eating and drinking. Wearing a mask is also mandatory on trains and other public transport in Germany. Although the European aviation safety agency EASA and the EU health authority ECDC have lifted their recommendation to wear a mask on airplanes, national regulations take precedence.