Pic courtesy Business Standard
New Delhi: The Union Civil Aviation ministry said on Wednesday that face masks are no longer mandatory during air travel.
However, the ministry added that passengers should preferably use masks in view of the threat of coronavirus.
“The matter, regarding the requirement for mandatory use of mask or face covers during air travel, has been reviewed in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,” stated the Ministry of Civil Aviation directive.
In-flight announcements about face masks should not mention fine or penal action henceforth, the ministry said.
“The in-flight announcements henceforth may only mention that in view of the threat posed by the COVID-19, all passengers should preferably use mask/face covers. Any specific reference to fine/penal action need not be announced as part of the in-flight announcements,” the order said.
New Delhi: In the wake of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admitting in a UK court that…
Bhubaneswar: Stage is set for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mega roadshow slated to be held…
New Delhi: Taking cognisance of the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) decision to provisionally suspend Bajrang…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Debasis Sahoo showed his fighting qualities to overcome Aashravya Mehra in the boys’…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Thursday released its manifesto for 2024…
Ranchi: Odisha defeated got the better of Mizoram 2-0 in the National Women’s Hockey League…
Mumbai: Hours after Air India Express announced termination of services of 30 cabin crew members for…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Attabira MLA Snehangini Chhuria of threatening the…