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Cathy Owen & Lottie Gibbons

Tui, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and BA new face mask rules for passengers

With more destinations being added to the green list, Brits may be planning a trip abroad.

Restrictions were eased on Sunday for people arriving in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland from several countries.

Fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from quarantine when returning from France, while Spain kept its place on the amber list.

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India was among four countries removed from the red list.

Seven nations were also added to the quarantine-free green list, including Germany, Austria and Norway.

In England, people are no longer be legally required to wear face masks in any setting.

While a legal obligation to wear a face-covering has been removed, the guidance suggests people should continue wearing a mask on crowded public transport.

Here's what the airlines had to say about wearing face coverings on flights.

Ryanair

It is mandatory for Ryanair passengers to wear a face mask or covering both in the airport and on board their flight. Ryanair cabin crew are also required to wear face masks, reports WalesOnline.

You can find out more on ryanair.com.

easyJet

Face masks are mandatory for all passengers aged six years and older, as well as easyJet crew. The airline also requires passengers to wear face masks at the airport, at the gate when boarding the aircraft, and throughout the flight.

Those who are exempt will be required to show a doctor's letter or medical certificate as proof.

easyJet has confirmed on its website that "Despite the UK Government’s change in restrictions on masks where they are now not mandatory from July 19, easyJet will continue with our current mask policy (i.e. masks must be worn on all flights, etc)."

You can find out more on easyJet.com.

TUI

TUI requires all passengers over six years old to wear a face mask, which includes while sleeping. Passengers who are fully vaccinated against Covid will still be required to wear a face mask.

Those who can't wear a mask for health reasons are asked to download a government exemption card.

You can find out more on tui.co.uk.

Jet2

Jet2 requires all passengers aged six years and over to wear face masks at the airport and onboard all flights.

The airline has said that those who are unable to wear a mask will need to get in touch with the airline in advance.

If you turn up without a face mask, which hasn't been pre-agreed with the airline, you won't be able to board the flight.

You can find out more on jet2.com.

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British Airways

British Airways requires passengers to wear face masks at all times, both in the airport and onboard flights. The airline states on its website that "as a guide one mask lasts four hours so please bring enough for your journey".

You can find out more on britishairways.com.

Virgin Atlantic

Passengers are required to wear masks at all times, including at the airport. All Virgin staff and cabin crew will also be required to wear face masks.

You can find out more on virginatlantic.com.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air says it is compulsory to wear face masks on board its flights, which applies to both passengers and crew. The airline recommends that for flights over four hours that passengers bring multiple face masks.

The company adds that "other protective gear is recommended and appreciated".

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