Working with the CDC, the TSA extended its mask requirement on public transportation through April 18. The requirement was originally set to expire March 18 prior to the latest extension.
A day prior to the announcement earlier this month, the TSA assured flyers that it is ready for increased travel volume during spring break, also noting"we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel as demonstrated by the rapid recovery of the travel industry." According to the TSA, during the one-month extension period, the CDC"will work with government agencies to help inform a revised policy framework for when, and under what circumstances, masks should be required..."
The mask requirement has remained in place even after the CDC announced a shift in COVID-19 guidance late last month, saying most Americans are safe without a mask in indoor settings. In a press release, the agency listed travel tips for the"fastest and most efficient" checkpoint experience, which includes abiding by the mask requirement.