CHARLOTTE — More airlines announced they are requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but what about passengers?
Currently, the United States only requires a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination for international flights. But new legislation could make that a requirement for domestic flights too.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California introduced the bill this week. It’s called the U.S. Air Travel Public Safety Act.
A majority of passengers that Channel 9′s Glenn Counts spoke to don’t have a problem with those requirements and some, even those who have been vaccinated, think it goes too far.
The bill would require anyone, before they board an aircraft, to produce proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test or show medical documentation that they have recovered from the virus within 90 days of their flight.
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“I’ve had both my vaccines. You know what, grow up, take some personal responsibility. You are sitting within inches of other people,” passenger Bev Newcomber said.
“I think its infringing on my rights a little bit. I don’t think you should have to show proof of vaccination,” passenger Danny Calumbo said.
In the past, most of the airlines have opposed vaccine mandates for the flying public, and it’s expected they will do so again even though they are now mandating their employees take the shot.
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