AirAsia Philippines regards the issuance of Executive Order No. 3, or the optional wearing of face masks outdoors, as a positive development that will attract more leisure travelers and stimulate economic activity.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 3 on Monday, which eliminates the requirement for people to wear face masks in open areas with good ventilation.
The IATF proposed the optional wearing of face masks outdoors in response to a call from several industries, as well as the Department of Tourism (DOT), to relax restrictions on wearing face masks in open-air settings in order to attract more tourists and spur economic recovery.
However, the world’s best low-cost airline reminds its passengers that face masks are still required in all public transportation, particularly in enclosed spaces such as airports and airplanes.
“We remain committed to implementing stringent health protocols on ground and in flight set by the IATF and firmly enforced by the aviation regulatory bodies,” said AirAsia Spokesperson and Head of Communications and Public Affairs Steve Dailisan. “The signing of EO No. 3 is very timely because we are expecting more guests, both foreign and local, during the ‘Ber’ months. People can now enjoy fresh air outdoors and feel a sense of normalcy in our day to day lives.”
The local governments of Cebu and Iloilo conducted optional face mask testing earlier this month and have not seen a significant increase in the number of COVID cases.
“Our multi-layered approach to safety — which includes full crew vaccination, the presence of High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters in our aircraft, contactless solutions available on the airasia Super App, and the implementation of standard safety guidelines — has proven effective in curbing the spread of COVID-19, as evidenced by the perfect 7/7 safety compliance awarded to AirAsia by airlineratings.com,” Dailisan added.
AirAsia Philippines official media release
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