These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
So what will this mean for travelers going in and out of LAX?
Below is a list of airlines that will drop their passenger mask requirements in response to Monday's development:American Airlines announced it will no longer require its passengers and crew members flying in and out of U.S. airports to mask up. The airline warned "face masks may still be required based on local ordinances," or for certain international flights.
On Monday, a federal judge issued a decision stating the federal mask mandate for public transportation, including on airlines and at airports, is no longer in effect. Thereafter, the White House announced the masking order is not in effect, and the Transportation Security Administration will not enforce the federal mask mandate at this time.
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