JetBlue Becomes First US Airline br to Require Face Masks The airline will require br passengers to wear face br coverings beginning on May 4. COO Joanna Geraghty, br via New York Post Travelers must wear face masks br while checking in, boarding, br throughout the flight and deplaning. Small children who are unable br to wear face coverings will be br exempt from the requirement. The move comes after the airline br began to require all crew members br wear protective gear.