SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines said its passengers will not be required to wear masks on flights from August 29 unless they are travelling to or from destinations that mandate it, according to Channel News Asia (CNA).
The airline provided a list of destinations where masks are required.
From Monday (August 29), people in Singapore will not be required to wear a mask except on public transport and in healthcare facilities.
The authorities announced details on Wednesday after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during his National Day Rally speech that COVID-19 rules on wearing masks will be eased.
Masks will still have to be worn on transport modes such as the MRT, LRT and public buses, as well as in indoor public transport facilities like boarding areas at bus interchanges and MRT platforms.
Masks will be optional on private transport modes such as taxis, school buses and private bus services. Passengers should check with private operators for additional service requirements, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said.
While it will no longer be mandatory, drivers and passengers of taxis and private-hire vehicles are encouraged to continue wearing masks, especially if they feel unwell, said the Land Transport Authority.
Masks will not be required at airports, naturally ventilated bus interchanges and in the retail areas of bus interchanges, MRT and LRT stations.
