Travelers and employees at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport now have the option to not wear a facemask.
The decision comes after a federal judge in Florida ruled against the federal mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation.
“As a result of the recent court ruling and withdrawal of the TSA mask mandate, face masks are now optional at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, effectively immediately. Employees, passengers, and guests at MSY are no longer required to wear face masks,” N.O. International Airport officials said on social media.
However, officials say masks may still be required by individual airlines or by final destinations. Travelers are still encouraged to carry a mask with them when traveling.
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority also, announced it is no longer requiring riders to wear a mask while riding an RTA bus, ferry or streetcar.
