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Lottie Gibbons

TUI makes change to travel rules ahead of summer holidays

British holidaymakers will not be required to wear masks on the majority of TUI flights - but there are some exceptions.

TUI has dropped the requirement for travellers to wear masks on board their planes. However, on certain routes, passengers will be asked to wear a face covering.

Passengers travelling to USA and Italy on a TUI flight will need to wear a mask throughout their flight unless medically exempt. Tourists flying to Italy have been requested to wear an FFP2 mask.

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A statement from TUI on March 28 read: "Face masks will no longer be a legal requirement on TUI Airways flights to/from England, Northern Ireland and Wales, however in line with UK government and EU Charter guidance, we strongly recommend that you still wear a mask throughout your flight.

"Under current guidance, it is still mandatory for customers aged 12 and above travelling on TUI Airways to/from Scotland to wear a mask throughout their flight unless medically exempt. It’s important to note that you may still be required to wear a mask when leaving the aircraft and once inside the airport at your arrival destination.

"It is mandatory for customers aged two and above travelling to the USA on TUI Airways to wear a mask throughout their flight. Please remember to carry evidence if you are medically exempt. It is mandatory for all customers aged six and over travelling to Italy on TUI Airways to wear an FFP2 mask throughout their flight. Please remember to carry evidence if you are medically exempt."

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