LOS ANGELES - Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.RELATED: Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travelThe Seattle-based airline announced the change on Wednesday, confirming that all customers must wear a cloth mask or facial covering over their mouth and nose at all times during the travel journey, other than while briefly eating or drinking.
The latest health and safety update takes effect on Friday.If a passenger is “unable or unwilling” to wear a mask, they will not be allowed to travel, Alaska warned.