COVID-19: U.S. fines 900 maskless passengers
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed a $644,398 for 922 COVID-19 mask violators on commercial flights, in airports, train stations, or public transit services since February 2021.
According to the government report, all but 44 of the TSA fines failed to wear masks as required on aeroplanes or, less often, in airports. The rest covered unmasked passengers in surface transportation like rail and bus.
The agency said it had also issued warnings to more than 2,700 travellers after more than 7,000 reported incidents since the transit mask requirements took effect.
In October 2021, TSA said it proposed $85,990 in fines for 190 mask violators and issued more than 2,200.
Earlier, TSA stated it extended mask requirements at airports and on aeroplanes through April 18.
Since 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has investigated reports of 6,800 unruly aeroplane passengers, including about 4,800, for not wearing masks.
It has opened 450 investigations and proposed more than $5 million in fines.
(Reuters/NAN)
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