Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Mandate on Many Flights
Starting Monday, Aug 29, passengers on Singapore Airlines (SIA) can skip the mask—except on flights where the destination still requires them.
What Countries Still Require Masks
- Europe: Germany and Spain still enforce masks, while the Netherlands and the UK are clear.
- Southeast Asia: All countries need masks (except Thailand).
- Australia: Masks required; New Zealand: no.
- Canada: Masks required; USA: no.
Why the Change Matters
SIA’s latest policy follows the new Malaysian Government guidelines that lift mask mandates in most indoor settings—except public transport and health facilities.
The skies are a breathing zone. With high‑efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, planes scrub 99.97% of airborne microbes every 2‑3 minutes.
Other Airlines Following the Trend
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines
- Locally: Scoot (SIA’s low‑cost sister) & the Aussie Avelo
Heads Up for Travelers
SIA will keep updating its website as rules shift, so keep an eye out for the latest updates. That’s the low‑down—no more masks unless your destination still needs them.
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