Wrangell Sentinel -

Just hours after a federal court judge voided the federal face mask mandate for air travel and other public transportation, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines on Monday afternoon said masks would be optional on their flights.

Other airlines are expected to follow suit.

Alaska Airlines said in a statement that because of the judicial decision, passengers and employees effective immediately would have the option to wear a mask while traveling in the U.S.

“While we are glad this means many of us get to see your smiling faces, we understand some might have mixed feelings,â...