Budget airline Ryanair has changed its rules on facemasks in response to the European Union altering its stance on face coverings. The EU Aviation Safety Agency (in conjunction with European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) has said that it is dropping its recommendation for the mandatory wearing of medical masks both in airports and onboard flights.
However, the EASA also said that rules would continue to vary by airline. They also noted that "a face mask is still one of the best protections against the transmission of COVID-19."
EASA executive director Patrick Ky has said, "From next week, face masks will no longer need to be mandatory in air travel in all cases, broadly aligning with the changing requirements of national authorities across Europe for public transport."
