In light of the city’s removal of COVID-19 restrictions, Philadelphia International Airport announced an update to its mask requirements for vaccinated passengers.

With immediate effect, all vaccinated passengers do not need to wear masks in the outdoor area of ??the airport. PHL said.

This includes drop-off areas, parking lots and roadside baggage checkpoints.

However, passengers must still wear masks in the airport and on the plane, except when eating and drinking-regardless of the vaccination status.

This move is in line with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The latest guide for travelers who have been vaccinated.Before modifying the order, the CDC stated that it would exercise Law enforcement discretion For vaccinated travelers wearing masks in outdoor areas.

Those who are considered to be fully vaccinated have received two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine two weeks have passed.

The Federal Mask Order enforced by the Transportation Security Administration still requires masks to be worn in airports and on airplanes across the country. This rule will expire on September 13.

With the decline in COVID-19 cases and the increase in vaccinations in Philadelphia and across the country, the future of air travel looks good.

On June 13, more than 2 million people passed TSA Security Checkpoint, Much higher than the 544,000 trips on that day in 2020. Before the 2019 pandemic, more than 2.6 million people traveled that day.

Philadelphia The restrictions on COVID-19 were relaxed last Friday, and fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor environments.

Passengers who may forget to wear a mask can get one for free at the PHL information desk.