MASKS ARE A MUST | Official guidance from the CDC confirms that cloth masks prevent person-to-person transmission of COVID-19. In an effort to keep flyers safe, most U.S. airlines have mandated that customers wear masks, and now they're stepping up enforcement — anyone not in compliance may be banned from flying that airline again. While there are plenty of affordable mask options available online, in many cases, you just need to cover your face — a bandana or even an old t-shirt will do. Some airlines are even stocking masks at check-in counters and the gate, so, as long as you don't have a medical condition that prevents wearing one, there really isn't any excuse. Learn more, with: While the vast majority of U.S. carriers now require customers to wear a mask, other coronavirus-related policies differ from one airline to the next. Don't miss our airline-by-airline roundup to see what to expect, before you book your next trip. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large | Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. | |