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These airlines are making masks optional after mandate struck down
By Alsup Dave & Pete Muntean
U.S. will no longer enforce mask mandate on airplanes, trains after court ruling
By Rajesh Kumar Singh, Jeff Mason & David Shepardson
Justice Department might appeal the mask ruling if the CDC says they're still needed
By Jonathan Franklin
Federal Judge Strikes Down Mask Mandate for Planes and Public Transit (Published 2022)
By Charlie Savage, Heather Murphy & Adam Liptak
Trump-Appointed Judge Deemed ‘Not Qualified’ by Bar Association Voids Mask Mandate on Planes, Other Travel
By Althea Legaspi
Florida judge overturns CDC travel mask mandate, says it's 'unlawful'
By David K. Li, Aria Bendix & Pete Williams
Masks off! Travelers rejoice as Biden admin says TSA will NOT enforce masks on planes after ruling
By Morgan Phillips & Stephen Lepore
Mass confusion as mask mandates remain at LaGuardia, JFK
By Emily Crane & Georgett Roberts
Changes to mask rules leave North Texas with more questions
By Alexis Wainwright
Judge In CDC Mask Ruling Was Rated 'Not Qualified' By ABA
By Stephanie Moulton Sarkis
Judge Throws Out Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation
By Jacob Gershman & Alison Sider
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises
By Zeke Miller & David Koenig
In mask mandate case, judge ruled on wordplay, not public health
By Jeffrey E. Harris
List of US airlines dropping mask mandates after judge's ruling
By Drew Weisholtz
Masks are still required in a few N.J. places. Here’s what Murphy just said about it.
By Brent A. Johnson
Will Masks Return to Airplanes? Everything You Need to Know
By Peter Butler & Katie Teague
Ruling striking down CDC mask mandate sparks mixed emotions and new worries for Biden administration
By Maeve Reston
CDC mask mandate for travelers no longer in effect following judge's ruling, official says
By Tierney Sneed
Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary
By Ginger Gibson
Here are the airlines dropping mask mandates
By Marlene Lenthang
Should you cancel your travel plans now that masks aren't required on planes and trains?
By Katia Hetter
Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements for drivers, passengers
By Sarah Alessandrini
Do you have to wear a mask on your next flight? These airlines are dropping mask mandates
By Jordan Freiman & Victoria Albert
Justice Department appeals mask mandate ruling after CDC says it "remains necessary for the public health"
By Sophie Reardon
The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say
By Selena Simmons-Duffin & Joe Hernandez
Airplane mask mandates are definitely on in many countries : Goats and Soda
By Kamala Thiagarajan
These airlines are dropping mask mandates after a federal judge's ruling
By Bill Chappell & Jonathan Franklin
Where Do Travelers Still Need to Wear Masks?
By Heather Murphy & Ceylan Yeğinsu
Federal Judge Strikes Down Mask Mandate for Planes and Public Transit (Published 2022)
By Charlie Savage & Heather Murphy
Should I still wear a mask on a plane? - The Washington Post
By Fenit Nirappil, Dan Diamond & Salvador Rizzo
Do I still need to wear a mask on a plane? 5 questions, answered.
By Hannah Sampson
Judge voids national mask mandate for airplanes, other transportation settings
By Michael Laris & Justin George
Masks and flying: Everything you need to know about new US rules
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill