U.S. Travel Rules: Entry, Testing And Vaccination Requirements (June 2022)
Masks Not Required on Flights, Public Transit and in U.S. Airports On April 18, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate, citing agency overreach by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Biden administration has appealed the decision after the CDC determined the mandate is still necessary to protect the public from Covid-19. It’s unclear when a final decision will be made, but some worry that if the mask mandate is reinstated, there could be backlash from the American public . Update (June 10, 2022): US will end Covid-19 testing requirement for air travelers entering the country Before Mizelle’s ruling, all travelers to the U.S. were required to wear a mask during air travel and in all U.S. airports. The mask mandate was set to expire on April 19, but was extended for two additional weeks through May 3. In response, most major U.S. airlines made masks optional for ...