The White House is pressing major US airlines to make vaccines mandatory for employees by December 8, four sources told Reuters on Friday.
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeffrey Ziants spoke to the chief executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines on Thursday to ensure they meet vaccine requirements before the Dec. 8 deadline for federal contractors. Working fast to develop and implement. Sources said.
Some airline executives have asked the White House to withdraw the requirements until after the busy holiday season.