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Re: Facemsk Bait and Switch Deceptive Practice

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A

@lborges48 

Bye!! 👋

 

--TheMiddleSeat

Re: Facemsk Bait and Switch Deceptive Practice

ffflyer
Frequent Flyer B

If a FA tells a passenger to put their mask back on and the passenger refuses then the passenger is violating the law that says you must comply with the flight crew’s directions. 

 

Re: Facemsk Bait and Switch Deceptive Practice

sycamorepro
Explorer B

I’m not sure the FA can force someone who has PTSD from abuse to wear a mask. Imagine a soldier who has been tortured in battle or a child who had to endure some type of abuse and in both cases, they were required to be muffled during their trauma. I’m not arguing but you run more of a chance of flying with someone who has been a trauma victim than you do of someone who may give you C19.  

Re: Facemsk Bait and Switch Deceptive Practice

lborges48
Explorer B

bye!!! Sheep.

Re: Facemsk Bait and Switch Deceptive Practice

sycamorepro
Explorer B

I certainly hear your frustration and wonder and how we approach the requirement with someone who has been a victim of abuse in the past and simply cannot wear a mask because of PTSD. Should they not be allowed the same right to choose air travel that others do? I’m not arguing your perspective, just asking from another.

Re: Facemsk Bait and Switch Deceptive Practice

bwallet
Frequent Flyer A

Reasonable accommodations. If someone has a disability that makes them unable to fly in a safe manner, then, unfortunately, they can't fly.