American Airlines requires passengers to wear face coverings while flying, but that covering can be removed to eat or drink. CRITICAL QUOTE"Yesterday during his flight he removed his mask to drink and put it back on afterward. KEY BACKGROUNDDespite having a face covering requirement, American Airlines recently started booking flights once again at full capacity. Starting July 1, American Airlines again started filling middle seats, joining United Airlines, even as other major airlines like Southwest, Delta and JetBlue have continued to limit capacity on flights. FURTHER READINGAmerican Airlines reviewing photographs of Sen. Cruz on flight without a mask (The Hill)American Airlines Ditches Social Distancing, Will Book Planes At Full Capacity (Forbes)

Source: Forbes July 13, 2020 20:37 UTC