Push to end mask mandate on planes

The head of the International Air Transport Association says there’s a global push underway to scrap mask mandates on flights.

Executive director at the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia, Barry Abrams, says it’s “a good time to be looking at these sorts of issues”.

He’s calling for a more streamlined international approach towards rules for travel.

“Different countries have different views about the level of restrictions that should be in place,” he said.

“It’s really worth remembering that we have quite an expansive and complicated set of arrangements for travel here in Australia.”

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