Medical Face Mask Required on this Airline

Lufthansa Group airlines announced on January 22, 2021, they are introducing a requirement to wear a medical protective mask on their flights to and from Germany. Everyday masks are then no longer permitted. The regulation comes into force on February 1, 2021.

From that date, passengers will be required to wear either a surgical mask or an FFP2 mask or mask with the KN95/N95 standard during boarding, while in flight, and when leaving the aircraft. To enable passengers to adapt to the new rules in good time, they will be informed by e-mail and on the airlines' websites and social media channels.

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group had already introduced a requirement to wear a mouth-nose mask on board their flights in May 2020, making them one of the pioneers worldwide. As before, an exemption from the obligation to wear a mouth-nose covering during the flight for medical reasons is only possible if the medical certificate is issued on a form provided by Lufthansa and a negative Covid 19 test is available that is not older than 48 hours at the scheduled start of the journey.

All Lufthansa Group aircraft are equipped with the highest quality air filters, ensuring air quality similar to that in an operating theater. Also, the air circulates vertically instead of being dispersed throughout the cabin.

In principle, infection on board is very unlikely, says the company.