Philippine airlines require passengers to wear face shields during flights

Local airlines are requiring passengers to wear face shields during flights as per government directives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines both announced that face shields must be worn throughout the flight starting Aug. 15, in addition to mandatory face masks inside airport terminals.

Airlines have been implementing stricter safety measures such as frequent cleaning of planes and facilities, testing of crew and ground staff, and digital check-in options since the start of the health crisis.