The decision comes just a few days after the CDC chose to extend the mask mandate until May 3. The federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of US health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
Many people working to catch their afternoon flights out of AUS had no idea the mask mandate was voided and were surprised to hear about it.Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is experiencing some major growing pains. Mayor Adler talks about how Austin City Council is addressing issues.
"I believe in being generous and considerate to other people, and if it's just a minor inconvenience to me that might save someone else's life, why wouldn't I do it?," said Lily Husband, traveling to London from Austin."I think it's great because, you know, a piece of toilet paper on your face isn't going to stop you from getting the virus anyway," said Ariston Claussen, traveling to Oregon from Austin.
AUS released a tweet saying, "Following today’s federal court ruling & the decision by TSA to rescind the mask Security Directives, masks are no longer mandatory at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport." CapMetro will also follow suit. A spokesperson for Austin’s source for public transportation sent this statement to FOX 7 Austin: "Effective immediately, customers are no longer required to wear masks while using CapMetro services. This is following the announcement from the TSA. The CDC is still encouraging customers to mask up to protect themselves while using public transportation."
The US Department of Justice has the power to appeal the ruling, but has not made an announcement yet.
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