
Right now face coverings and masks are required in every airport and on most airlines due to continued concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
There are signs, stickers, and announcements everywhere a traveler turns, but still, not everyone is covering up.
Some people don’t want to mask up and it is reassuring to know that some airlines won’t let those folks fly.
Other travelers may have forgotten their masks or are neglecting to put them on in areas of the airport.
So, to help passengers get with the program, “ambassadors” who are serving as mask nannies are being sent out into airport terminals to help.
Yes, it’s come to that.
At San Francisco International Airport (SFO) “TravelWell Ambassadors” are roving the terminals to make sure passengers wear face coverings and maintain proper physical distancing.
SFO's #TravelWell Ambassadors help ensure that everyone wears a face covering and proper physical distancing. Look for them the next time you're at SFO! pic.twitter.com/qSXD0pBS4G
— San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ✈️ (@flySFO) August 5, 2020
At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the mask nannies are called “Travel Safety Ambassadors. They’re on duty in Terminal 1 and in the Tom Bradey International Terminal (TBIT).
Don’t have a mask? No problem. The mask nannies have a supply of them. So there should be no excuses.
Face coverings are required at LAX, and we now have Travel Safely Ambassadors working in Terminal 1 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal to remind guests and provide a free face cover if needed. Thanks for helping everyone #TravelSafely pic.twitter.com/NIHZ1p0CSf
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 4, 2020
We expect other airports are or will be deploying mask nannies as well.