TSA officially extends mask mandate on airplanes, public transport and passenger rail until January 2022
The requirement to properly wear face coverings will be in place through Jan. 18, 2022, as the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues.
A King County Metro bus shown this past winter reminding riders masks are needed to ride.
On Aug. 20, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published an updated security directive that extends the requirement for passengers and employees on airplanes, public transportation and intercity surface transportation to wear face masks through Jan. 18, 2022.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) updated its information page on the requirement and explained that while the date of enforcement has been extended, all other aspects of the security directive remain in place including exemptions and civil penalties.
Mischa Wanek-Libman is director of communications with Transdev North America. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the transportation industry covering construction projects, engineering challenges, transit and rail operations and best practices.
Wanek-Libman has held top editorial positions at freight rail and public transportation business-to-business publications including as editor-in-chief and editorial director of Mass Transit from 2018-2024. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.
