SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Whereas face masks are required for everybody at San Diego’s Lindbergh Discipline, Southwest Airways is taking it a step additional.The airline mentioned they’re now requiring all passengers to don a face masks for the protection of crew members and different vacationers.Southwest’s coverage, which took impact Monday, has one exception — youngsters below the age of two won’t must put on a face overlaying.In an announcement, Southwest mentioned, partially: “If a customer is unable to wear a face covering or mask for any reason, Southwest regrets that will be unable to transport the individual. In those cases, Southwest hopes the customer will allow them to welcome them onboard in the future, if public health guidance, or other safety related circumstances regarding face coverings changes.”Earlier than this, Southwest had already stepped up the cleansing and disinfecting of their planes. The airline can also be reserving a restricted variety of individuals on board.They’re additionally utilizing HEPA air filters to flow into air by means of the cabin on each flight. Southwest mentioned these specialised air filters are just like the expertise present in hospitals.On Wednesday, American Airways will be a part of Southwest and implement the identical face overlaying requirement.
