Mask Mandates Disappear and More Top Stories This Week

Photo Credit: AIrlines this week dropped their mask mandates as a U.S. federal judge ruled mandates are unlawful. Pexels / Gustavo Fring
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In Skift's top stories this week, major U.S. airlines didn't hesitate to lift mask requirements, travel numbers in Japan begin steadily rising, and a hotel in South Carolina offers insight on how to create a disability inclusive workforce.
Throughout the week we are posting original stories night and day covering news and travel trends, including on the impact of coronavirus. Every weekend we will offer you a chance to read the most essential stories again in case you missed them earlier.
Japan Finally Shows Signs of Recovery: Skift Travel Health Index: Poor travel performances in Russia and China, which did not come as a surprise, suppress an otherwise strong continuation of travel’s recovery in March 2022 that finally saw Japan make some gains, according to our Skift Travel Health Index.
United, Delta, American, Other U.S. Airlines Quick to Drop Mask Mandates After Judge’s Ruling: Fl