(2021-01-15) Coronavirus FAQ: Do Airplane Passengers Not Know There's A Pandemic Going On?

Coronavirus FAQ: Do Airplane Passengers Not Know There's A Pandemic Going On? In the United States, there is no federal law that requires masking in public spaces. But states do. And U.S. airports follow state public health guidelines in most spaces.

Find an empty gate area to wait in until your boarding call.

Earlier in the pandemic, many airlines were not booking middle seats to create more distance between passengers. The only major U.S. airline to keep up this practice is Delta Air Lines, which has pledged not to book middle seats through March.

unfortunately, you can't count on airlines or public health departments to notify passengers if someone on your flight is subsequently diagnosed with COVID-19.

Postscript: (writer) Pien Huang is not planning to take any flights in the near future.