Originally Posted by
PilotLZ
Given the nature of the situation, wearing a mask is a safety measure. And it should be written in the contract of carriage.
Yes, it should, but I'm not aware of any airline that has amended its conditions of carriage to include that provision.
It's by no means certain (as it hasn't yet been tested in court) whether, absent the above, cabin crew have the authority to enforce this part of the coronavirus Regulations.
Does it fall into the same category as an instruction to return to one's seat, belt up, etc, which are lawful commands within the meaning of the ANO/ANRs, or is it akin to asking a passenger to open or close their window blind, which isn't and can be politely declined without fear of sanction ?