TSA extends passenger mask mandate until Sept. 13th

WASHINGTON, DC-The U-S Transportation Security Administration is extending the face mask requirement for all travelers through September 13th.

This includes all airports, onboard commercial aircraft, as well as on over-the-road buses, commuter buses and rail systems.

“The federal mask requirement throughout the transportation system seeks to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation,” said Darby LaJoye, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the TSA Administrator. “Right now, about half of all adults have at least one vaccination shot and masks remain an important tool in defeating this pandemic. We will continue to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to evaluate the need for these directives and recognize the significant level of compliance thus far.”

TSA's initial mandate began February 1st and was set to expire May 11th.