UPDATED Airline Seating and Mask Policies

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Face Coverings

All airlines are requiring passengers to wear face coverings, and most major airlines have eliminated the medical exemptions.

Alaska Airlines – A face covering is requiring for the duration of the flight, including boarding and deplaning. Face covering must cover the nose and mouth and should only be removed when briefly eating or drinking. Exceptions of the policy apply only to children under the age of 2. Face coverings with valves, mesh material, or holes will not be allowed. For more information, click here.

Allegiant – All customers are required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times including at the ticket counter and gate, during boarding, and while onboard the aircraft. Children under the age of 2 are exempt from this policy. Customers with medical conditions that prevent the use of a face covering must provide documentation from a medical physician to the gate agent one hour prior to departure. More on Allegiant policies here.

American Airlines – Face coverings must be worn correctly, covering the nose and mouth, and can only be removed briefly for eating and drinking. Face coverings with exhaust valves or vents are no longer allowed. Face coverings made with materials such as mesh or lace fabrics are also not allowed. Only children under the age of 2 are exempt from the face covering policy. More on American Airlines policies here.

Delta Air Lines – All customers and employees are required to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth. Any mask with an exhaust valve is not acceptable. Face coverings are required at check-in, Delta Sky Clubs, gate areas, jet bridges, and on board the aircraft for the duration of the flight, except while eating or drinking. Customers with underlying conditions that prevent the wearing of face coverings should reconsider travel or be prepared to complete a ‘Clearance-to-Fly’ process prior to departure at the airport. This process can take over one hour. Children under the age of 2, young children who cannot maintain a face covering and unaccompanied minors are exempt from the mask requirement and do not require a pre-travel clearance. Click here to learn more on Delta Air Lines policies.

Frontier Airlines – Passengers and employees are required to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claims, and onboard all flights. Only children under the age of 2 are exempt from this policy. Face coverings must fit snugly over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin. Open-chin triangle bandanas, face coverings containing vents, valves or mesh material, and face shields are not acceptable as face-coverings. Learn more on Frontier Airlines policies here.

Hawaiian Airlines – Employees and guests are required to wear face coverings that cover the mouth and nose while boarding, through the duration of the flight, and while deplaning. Face coverings with vents, valves, mesh, or other transparent cloth is not acceptable. Children under the age of 2 are exempt from the policy. Guests who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability will be required to complete an assessment with a medical professional via phone at the airport. Please arrive early as the process may take more than one hour. For more information on Hawaiian Airlines policies, click here.

JetBlue – All travelers 2 years and older must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth throughout their journey. This includes check-in, boarding, while in flight, and deplaning. Masks with vents or exhalation valves are not permitted. Click here to learn more on JetBlue policies.

Spirit Airlines – Guests are required to wear face coverings during their entire journey. This includes while at the airport, on the jet bridge, and onboard the aircraft. The only exception is children under age 2. Face coverings must cover the nose and mouth, be secure under the chin, and have at least two layers of fabric. Open-chin triangle bandanas, face coverings with valves or mesh material are not appropriate. For more information, click here.

Southwest – Costumers are required to wear face coverings that cover their nose and mouth at all times. Face coverings with holes, exhalation valves, mesh or lace fabrics, and those that cannot be secured under the chin are not accepted. Children under the age of 2 are exempt from the policy. Click here for more information on Southwest policies.

Sun Country Airlines – All passengers are required to wear face coverings that cover their nose and mouth while in the airport and on the airplane. Guests who cannot wear face coverings due to medical reasons will be expected to wear face shields. For more information, click here.

United Airlines – All travelers are required to wear face coverings in the airport and during their entire flight, except when eating or drinking. This includes United customer service counters, United Club℠ locations, United gates and baggage claim areas. Face coverings must fully cover the nose and mouth and may not have any vents or openings. Only children under the age of 2 are exempt from the face covering policy. More on United Airlines policies here.

Blocked Seats

Alaska Airlines – Limiting number of guests onboard and blocking seats through October 31, 2020. Will accommodate guests traveling together and guests with canceled flights.

Allegiant – Customers are encouraged not to book the middle seat, unless they are traveling together. Crew members may reseat boarded customers to provide additional distancing.

American Airlines – Currently no longer blocking middle seats.

Delta Air Lines – Blocking middle seats and the seat next to you through September 30, 2020. Parties of three or more who are traveling together have the ability to select a middle seat.

Frontier Airlines – Not blocking middle seats.

Hawaiian Airlines – Currently blocking middle seats. Gate agents will do their best to seat families and guests traveling in the same party together.

JetBlue – Blocking middle seats on larger aircraft and aisle seats on smaller aircraft through October 15, 2020 for those not traveling together.

Spirit Airlines – Not blocking middle seats.

Southwest – Blocking middle seats through at least October 31, 2020. Customers traveling together may pick their seats to sit together.

Sun Country Airlines – Not blocking middle seats.

United Airlines – Currently no longer blocking middle seats.

Updated as of August 19, 2020. These policies are subject to change as airlines re-evaluate current health concerns.