Originally Posted by
sky9
I think the issue is that cabin staff cannot enforce what is government regulations other than the ANO “not complying with a lawful command.” as it is the job of the police under the The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020.
Yes, it's unreasonable to expect cabin crew to put themselves at risk by attempting to enforce the regulations.
But they shouldn't need to. UK airlines could be much more proactive than they currently appear to be.
For example, when passengers book and provide API before flying, they could be given the opportunity to register if they have a medical exemption from wearing a mask.
Anyone who hasn't registered an exemption and who then flies without a mask, or who fails to cover up when asked (only once, and politely) by the cabin crew should simply be added to a no-fly list shared by all UK airlines.
It’s a possibility that that the passengers caught the virus in Zante rather than the aircraft
That seems probable IMHO.