Mask requirements on the plane for kids

[MarkUK]

Originally Posted by Lindaelaine

I didn't say that vulnerable people "shouldn't" be on the plane, they are doing their own risk assessment, i said I would hope that parents wouldn't put their vulnerable children on a plane, for obvious reasons.

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More worrying about others though when there really no need to. I’m sure parents also do their own risk assessment.

[bronny]

Originally Posted by Galela1986

My son is autistic and there is no way he will wear a mask, we’ve put off booking again as I can’t find anywhere exemptions for the plane or airports in the us, have you been told by a airline that they offer mask exemptions?

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Yes by BA. It has been added to the booking. She will wear a mask for short periods in the park if necessary but I’m hoping she won’t need to by May.

[Lindaelaine]

Originally Posted by MarkUK

More worrying about others though when there really no need to. I’m sure parents also do their own risk assessment.

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Worrying about others? You don't seem to grasp that it's just a bit of a tongue in cheek opinion, (hence the 😉 ) nothing more, nothing less 😀

[Clare]

It's a tricky one, on the one hand its stressful (and sometimes unworkable) for young children to wear masks but on the other it is recognised that unfortunately children do carry (often silently) and spread covid. Of course adults do too.
My cousin has just caught covid off her young grandson who they just thought had a stuffy nose
I've already flown this year and felt safe but it was a very short flight where mask wearing was enforced by the crew and very few children on board.
I've booked to return to Orlando next year and being honest I'm a little nervous about the flight. However I'll do what I've done all along, wear FFP2 or FFP3 masks, attempt to keep my distance from anyone not wearing or incorrectly wearing a mask (I'm not in economy so perhaps a little more space) but accept this may not be possible, keep hands clean and not touch my face.
I'm hoping though covid will be a lot less prevalent by then and life is much more normal with a reduced covid risk.

[bighal]

So it seems so far Virgin haven't been that strict with mask wearing for everyone. But as soon as someone complains to the US authorities then Virgin will be more rigorous in enforcing the mask requirements as the US can remove their rights to operate to the USA. This is in extreme cases but it could happen if they keep getting reported and something no airline would want.

[Donaldfan]

Originally Posted by bighal

So it seems so far Virgin haven't been that strict with mask wearing for everyone. But as soon as someone complains to the US authorities then Virgin will be more rigorous in enforcing the mask requirements as the US can remove their rights to operate to the USA. This is in extreme cases but it could happen if they keep getting reported and something no airline would want.

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I very much doubt anyone going on holiday to Orlando will complain to the US authorities. Why would they and who would they complain to? I don't have kids by the way. It's just my opinion as an Orlando holiday maker.

[Blue nose]

Originally Posted by Donaldfan

I very much doubt anyone going on holiday to Orlando will complain to the US authorities. Why would they and who would they complain to? I don't have kids by the way. It's just my opinion as an Orlando holiday maker.

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There's a lot of people focusing on others and what they are doing rather than themselves and wearing the best mask possible at all times, distancing and washing hands.

Doesn't matter if there's one kid without a mask for the duration or 100s talking them off for 2 drinks service (30 mins each) plus 2 meal service each (another 30 mins) they only way to protect yourself is not to remove your PPE grade mask.

I'd hate to say it, but I can well imagine someone reading something online and reporting it especially if they are travelling, have their own personal fears and want something done about it.

It wasn't long ago we had posts about reporting neighbours for 'breaking' rules ☹️

[Donaldfan]

Originally Posted by Blue nose

There's a lot of people focusing on others and what they are doing rather than themselves and wearing the best mask possible at all times, distancing and washing hands.

Doesn't matter if there's one kid without a mask for the duration or 100s talking them off for 2 drinks service (30 mins each) plus 2 meal service each (another 30 mins) they only way to protect yourself is not to remove your PPE grade mask.

I'd hate to say it, but I can well imagine someone reading something online and reporting it especially if they are travelling, have their own personal fears and want something done about it.

It wasn't long ago we had posts about reporting neighbours for 'breaking' rules ☹️

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Fair point. Yes, I remember all the 'curtain twitching' posts. This would just be another version of it.

[EssexSue]

Originally Posted by Donaldfan

Fair point. Yes, I remember all the 'curtain twitching' posts. This would just be another version of it.

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Or there will be someone being lairy about it and ruining it for everyone.

[SleepingBeauty]

Originally Posted by Blue nose

There's a lot of people focusing on others and what they are doing rather than themselves and wearing the best mask possible at all times, distancing and washing hands.

Doesn't matter if there's one kid without a mask for the duration or 100s talking them off for 2 drinks service (30 mins each) plus 2 meal service each (another 30 mins) they only way to protect yourself is not to remove your PPE grade mask.

I'd hate to say it, but I can well imagine someone reading something online and reporting it especially if they are travelling, have their own personal fears and want something done about it.

It wasn't long ago we had posts about reporting neighbours for 'breaking' rules ☹️

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There will be a big story in the Daily Mail about it, with photos. It’s almost inevitable.