“Public health policy has to require that we’re in this together, especially in the airline industry where we cannot properly socially distance,” Nelson said.

One of the first executive orders signed by President Joe Biden included a mandate requiring masks to be worn in airports on commercial aircraft and more.

Fines will now be $500 to $1,000 for the first offense and $1,000 to $3,000 for the second offense.

The mandate was originally put into place via executive order in Jan. 2021.

TSA announced that travelers who violate the mask mandate could be fined $500 for the first offense.

There is not defined end date to Alaska Airlines’ mask policy.

Airliners around the U.S. are lifting mask mandates after a ruling on April 18th, 2022.

What travel advisors need to know about USTOA On Tour Live.

Catching waves and feels out on the open ocean.

The Valais-Matterhorn region of Switzerland and wholesale FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations have partnered on a campaign to educate advisors on independent travel options.