Are we finally getting closer to a world of normal travel?

In some encouraging COVID news. London’s Heathrow Airport has announced that the wearing of masks within the airport will not be required – though still encouraged.

In a tweet earlier today, Heathrow Airport made the announcement;

“Effective from Wednesday 16 March, we’ll remove the requirement for wearing face coverings at the airport. We still strongly encourage both colleagues & passengers to wear them, particularly when they come into close contact with others, but this will no longer be mandatory.

Passengers may still be required to wear a face-covering onboard their flight and should check the airlines’ requirements before travelling.”

Effective from Wednesday 16 March, we'll remove the requirement for wearing face coverings at the airport. We still strongly encourage both colleagues & passengers to wear them, particularly when they come into close contact with others, but this will no longer be mandatory. 1/2
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 14, 2022

This is perhaps the biggest step forward for travel and COVID restrictions as we approach a new normal.

The UK’s removal of the mask mandate in airports follows on from their earlier COVID changes in February when the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement was eliminated for vaccinated travellers.

Those travelling to and from London can find out more information via heathrow.com.

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