QF mask changes

QANTAS today implemented previously foreshadowed changes to its onboard mask-wearing rules, lifting requirements to wear masks on board unless they are required by the government of the destination being flown to.

The move means no masks are required on QF flights from NSW, Qld and WA to the US, UK and the new Perth-Rome services which kick off shortly.

Services departing Melbourne are not included in the change at this stage, according to an internal memo, which also confirms that masks will continue to be available to passengers and crew in lounges, onboard and at boarding gates.

New on-board announcements will introduce the changes which are effective from today.