Despite the dramatic increase in activity in Mérida’s airport over the past two years, authorities say the existing facilities are only working at about 25% capacity.Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht / Yucatán Magazine
Mexico airports scrap mandatory masks in terminals and on flights
ByYucatán Magazine
Despite the dramatic increase in activity in Mérida’s airport over the past two years, authorities say the existing facilities are only working at about 25% capacity.Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht / Yucatán Magazine
Mexico no longer requires face masks on flights and in airports, aligning its standards with the United States.
The Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency confirmed the end of the mask-wearing era on Wednesday.
The US dropped its mask mandate for travelers in April.
Mexico’s decision comes as resorts prepare for the winter tourist rush. Cancún has already proven popular post-lockdown. An estimated 25 million more tourists will arrive before the end of the year. The expected 10% gain over 2019 would break all records for visitors. Cancún’s airport has already streamlined the entry process to avoid crowds.
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