While running through the Newark International Airport in New Jersey last week to catch my flight after my first one was delayed, I thought to myself, “this sure would be easier to do without a mask.”
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While running through the Newark International Airport in New Jersey last week to catch my flight after my first one was delayed, I thought to myself, “this sure would be easier to do without a mask.”
I got to the gate just in time and continued to catch my breath as I boarded the plane. While making my way to my seat I noticed something very odd. One passenger was not wearing a mask and was talking to a flight attendant who had his mask under his chin.
“Did they suddenly change the rule to not wear masks on a plane,” I thought to myself while also thinking I may have been hallucinating.
Shortly after finding my seat the pilot took to the microphone and announced to all passengers who may have just boarded masks were no longer required on United flights. There were no audible cheers but whispers to one another saying “did you hear that,” and “we don’t need to wear masks anymore,” as masks were quickly stowed away in pockets and backpacks.