As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, policy changes continue to be made.
Flying to Orlando
Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions. In practice, this affects enforceability of local COID-19 regulations, like the Orange County mask mandate. Disney World has already responded to that order, and now, the Orlando International Airport has done the same.
According to an announcement released by the Orlando International Airport today, the “federal mask mandate requiring the traveling public to wear face masks or coverings at Orlando International Airport remains in effect.” This mandate was due to expire on May 11th, but was recently extended through September 13th.
Orlando International Airport
The mandate applies to “all modes of federally-regulated public transportation.” That includes airports, security checkpoints, and the flights themselves.
Flight from Orlando
If you’re traveling in or out of the Orlando International Airport, you can expect the mask mandate to continue to be enforced there. You’ll have to wear a face covering while in the airport, aboard your flight, etc.
We’ll follow any other changes closely and be sure to keep you updated.
Read About the Extension of This Mask Mandate
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Ok, I see the flight but why the airport?
Orlando Int’l Airport is STATE OWNED, *NOT* federal, so the state EO would apply to MCO.
I do not get it. All have the choice and option to get Covid vaccine. Get it or take your chances. I am in my 60s and do not get the flu or pneumonia shot. My choice – my chance. I do not expect those that do not get a vaccine to have consequences for my person choice of inaction. If you do not have the vaccine get you N95 masks and wear them in the 95 degree temps with 100 percent humidity and let those of us that have been vaccinated enjoy no masks since we can’t spread the vaccine as reported by CDC. Yes, there is a slim chance we can still get BUT we are making a personal choice to return to normal and deal with the consequences if we are in the very small percentage that may contract Covid after the vaccination.
At the airport because you are mixing with passengers from other states and even countries with less stringent restrictions than the USA.
More risk of catching and onwards transmission in crowded indoor areas
No through flow of air necessary to dissipate virus’s.
Have you been in an airport recently? They continue to be crowded with little to no chance of social distancing at times. I can imagine that if masks were voluntary, people would be sneezing and coughing everywhere and the germs would pile up. We’re going in June and even though it will be different, I figure it will be okay because the next time we go, perhaps the restrictions will be lifted and it will make Disney even more fun! Something to look forward to….
Why? Data show mask are not needed. Follow the science.
Why are we getting vaccinated? Why did my whole family myself included get vaccinated? Nothing has changed.