Singapore Airlines and Scoot aircrew need not wear masks from June 1 but some staff raise concerns


Singapore Airlines and Scoot aircrew will no longer have to wear masks from June 1, except on routes where the destination still requires it. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, May 27 (The Straits Times/ANN): Pilots and cabin crew on Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will no longer be required to wear masks from June 1, but some flight attendants expressed concern.

An internal memo sent out by the two airlines stated that for SIA Group to maintain a “unified and consistent approach”, flight attendants “should not wear masks” while in uniform.

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