Ryanair to drop face mask rules on flights - apart from these 15 EU countries

Ryanair will launch 14 new routes from the UK this winter (Photo: Getty Images)Ryanair will launch 14 new routes from the UK this winter (Photo: Getty Images)
Ryanair will launch 14 new routes from the UK this winter (Photo: Getty Images)

Ryanair has confirmed face masks will no longer be mandatory on flights to several EU countries.

The new rules will be in place from Monday (16 May) meaning passengers will no longer be required to wear face masks on flights and in airports.

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Here we take a look at the destinations where passengers will still have to wear face masks and why they are no longer necessary on some flights.

What did Ryanair say? 

Ryanair’s CEO Eddie Wilson said: "We welcome this rule relaxation from EASA and the ECDC effective from Monday, 16th May next. From that date, face masks will be optional on all Ryanair flights except those flights to/from the 15 EU States where masks remain mandatory on public transport.

We expect these States to relax their face mask rules over the coming days in line with these new health guidelines from EASA and the ECDC. Intending passengers can check the latest EU face mask regulations on the Re-Open EU website.”

Are there any countries where face masks are mandatory? 

There are still 15 countries on Ryanair's schedule requiring face masks, including some holiday hotspots. These countries are: 

Austria

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Estonia