More U.S. Airlines Will Require Passengers To Wear Face Masks

Major US airlines, including United, Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest, are implementing new face mask policies for passengers. These changes will take effect soon, with some starting on May 11th. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own masks, but airlines will provide them if needed. JetBlue was the first to introduce such a requirement. Additionally, Congress is urging the Transportation Department and Homeland Security to supply protective gear to transportation employees.

Which airlines are implementing new face mask rules for passengers?

• United, Delta, JetBlue, and Spirit

• American Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, and Alaska

• JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, and Alaska

• United, Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest

When will American Airlines and Southwest start their face mask policy?

• May 1st

• May 11th

• June 1st

• June 11th

Which airline was the first major US airline to require face masks?

• Delta

• United

• JetBlue

• Southwest

What did nearly 90 members of Congress request from the Transportation Department and Department of Homeland Security?

• To reduce flight prices

• To provide protective gear to transportation employees

• To increase flight frequency

• To ban international flights

Who is the reporter for Newsy mentioned in the transcript?

• Josh Kranzburg

• Emily Johnson

• John Smith

• Michael Brown