Passengers on Jet2 flights will no longer have to wear face masks, after the airline became the first major carrier to drop the rule on Wednesday.
Restrictions introduced to control the spread of coronavirus have continued to be eased since Boris Johnson axed plan B measures in January.
The budget airline operator announced on its website that masks will no longer be mandatory on flights from England and Northern Ireland in line with government restrictions.
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A spokesman said: “It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask in England and Northern Ireland, including at our airports or on board our aircraft.
“However, as per UK Government guidance, we recommend that customers continue to wear a face mask in these spaces, and we remind customers that they will need to wear one when they get to their overseas destination.”
Here are the rules for easyJet, Ryanair and Tui flights, and Liverpool John Lennon Airport:
Tui
Tui passengers aged 12 and over must wear a face mask throughout their flight, even if they are fully vaccinated.
For those flying to the US, everyone aged two and over must wear a mask.
If you are medically exempt, you must "carry evidence of this", and Tui says Sunflower Lanyards are not accepted as evidence.
Passengers must bring their own masks and make sure they have enough to change the mask every four hours.
Once you arrive, face mask rules will vary depending on your destination - and travellers are advised to check the local requirements by visiting the UK Foreign Office website.
easyJet
easyJet says customer safety is its number one priority and that its mask policy "ensures everyone can travel with total confidence".
All passengers including children aged six and over need to wear a mask on easyJet flights.
Masks need to be FFP2 certified (or equivalent) and be surgical or cloth material.
If it’s not suitable, you may be refused travel.
Anyone who is exempt from wearing a face mask is asked to let easyJet know before travelling.
Some countries, such as Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland, ask for a medical letter or certificate to prove exemption when flying to and from these destinations.
Ryanair
Similarly, Ryanair's policy states travellers must wear a face mask or covering on board your flight.
Some countries, the carrier says, require this to be a surgical face mask or an FFP2 face mask.
People are advised to keep the mask on at all times and crew will also wear face masks.
Some countries require passengers to wear surgical face masks at the airport and on-board the aircraft.
Children under six do not need to wear a face mask in any setting.
Anyone exempt from wearing a face mask must provide a medical certificate "attesting your condition".
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has predicted the face mask rule could come to an end as soon as the end of April or May.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
In line with government guidance, face coverings are recommended within the terminal building at Liverpool Airport, but not mandated or enforced.
Advice on the airport's website says airlines have their own requirements and all passengers are advised to check with their airline as to what covid-secure measures and restrictions are in place onboard their aircraft.
Face masks can be purchased from vending machines at the airport for those passengers who do not already have them.
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