Canada slaps first fines on plane travelers without masks
Two Canadians have been fined C$1,000 each for refusing to wear masks on passenger flights, marking the first such sanctions against travelers in the country amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the transportation ministry announced Friday. Under a federal order, all travellers must wear a face mask during boarding, the flight itself and when disembarking. The two infractions occurred on WestJet domestic flights in June and July. "In both incidents, the individuals were directed repeatedly by the air crew to wear their face coverings during the flights and in both cases, the individuals refused," Transport Canada said. <br/>
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Canada slaps first fines on plane travelers without masks
Two Canadians have been fined C$1,000 each for refusing to wear masks on passenger flights, marking the first such sanctions against travelers in the country amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the transportation ministry announced Friday. Under a federal order, all travellers must wear a face mask during boarding, the flight itself and when disembarking. The two infractions occurred on WestJet domestic flights in June and July. "In both incidents, the individuals were directed repeatedly by the air crew to wear their face coverings during the flights and in both cases, the individuals refused," Transport Canada said. <br/>
