Ryanair and Aer Lingus clarify face mask plans for passengers

Ireland’s two largest airlines have clarified that the facial coverings they are expecting passengers and crew to wear inflight will not be aligned with official EU guidelines.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has written an open letter to Health Minister Simon Harris urging him to 'read the science' and immediately withdraw the 14-day quarantine period.

Ireland’s two largest airlines have clarified that the facial coverings they are expecting passengers and crew to wear inflight in order to ensure protection from infection as a result of Covid-19 will not be aligned with official EU guidelines.