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The U.S. mask mandate is off for travelers. In other countries it's definitely on

In China, for example, not only are masks required on planes but gloves are recommended — and passengers are urged not to touch their face during the flight. Here's what you'll find around the globe.
Masks are just one protective measure for these airline passengers arriving in Shanghai from Paris.

The mask mandate for domestic U.S. flights has been lifted — although it might come back.

But what about the rest of the world?

Masking up is still a requirement with a number of airlines: Air France, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Pakistan International Airlines, South African Airways and Malaysian, to name a few

"You must wear your mask at all times throughout the flight, except when eating or drinking," is Egyptair's position.

LATAM airline, based in Santiago, Chile, has a lengthy mask dissertation: "No passenger may board the aircraft

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