The TSA is doubling fines for travelers who ignore face mask rules on airplanes, trains, and buses. First offenders will be fined $500-$1,000 and second offenders will be fined $1,000-$3,000.
rules on airplanes, trains, buses, and other forms of transportation governed by TSA regulations.
“We appreciate the majority of travelers each day who voluntarily follow the requirement but find this action necessary to maximize the protections for those who use and work within the transportation system, and to contain COVID-19,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in the news release. “By doubling the range of penalties, we seek to reinforce the importance of voluntary adherence.”
In July, the Federal Aviation Administration reported that 75% of unruly-passenger reports on planes since Jan. 1, 2021, started with passengers refusing to comply with face mask rules,The TSA said it will update airport signage to let people know about the increased fines.
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