US mask mandate for public transit will be extended through Jan. 18

TSA extends mask rule for airline passengers until January

The mandate was scheduled to expire Sept. 13 but will now be extended until Jan. 18.

CONFIRMED: Mask mandate during air travel, other public transport will be extended until January - The Points Guy

Editors' note: This post has been updated with a confirmation from TSA.

TSA extends into January mask rule for airline passengers

(AP) – If you’re flying on a plane or taking a train, be ready to keep wearing that face mask for a few more months.The Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday it will extend the face-mask rule on public transportation. The mandate was scheduled to expire Sept. 13 but will now be extended until Jan. 18. TSA briefed airline industry representatives on the plan before announcing it to the public.The mask rule has been controversial and…

TSA extends transportation mask mandate into 2022

Travelers wait to check in at the delta ticket counter at Salt Lake City International Airport Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) Rick Bowmer/APTSA extends transportation mask mandate into 2022 Jeremy Beaman August 17, 10:38 PMAugust 17, 10:38 PMThe Transportation Security Administration is extending its federal mask mandate for travelers on commercial flights and public transpo…

TSA extends mask rule for airline passengers until January

The mandate was scheduled to expire Sept. 13 but will now be extended until Jan. 18.

TSA extends into January mask rule for airline passengers

Federal officials are extending into January a requirement that people on airline flights and public transportation wear face masks, a rule intended to limit the spread of COVID-19.