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Frontier Airlines to require fliers to pass temperature check before boarding

A plane is docked at an airport in 2018
Portland Press Herald via Getty / file photo
A plane is docked at an airport in 2018
SOURCE: Portland Press Herald via Getty / file photo
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Frontier Airlines to require fliers to pass temperature check before boarding
Frontier Airlines will deny flights to passengers with high temperatures.The airline announced Thursday it will screen passengers with touchless thermometers prior to boarding.A person with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be denied boarding, starting June 1.Those who fail the screening will have the chance to rest if there's time and given a second check. If that's unsuccessful, the company said it will work with a customer to rebook a flight. Video: Travelers take airlines' mask requirements in strideThe move comes as the airline, like others, is requiring fliers to wear face masks beginning Friday.

Frontier Airlines will deny flights to passengers with high temperatures.

The airline announced Thursday it will screen passengers with touchless thermometers prior to boarding.

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A person with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be denied boarding, starting June 1.

Those who fail the screening will have the chance to rest if there's time and given a second check. If that's unsuccessful, the company said it will work with a customer to rebook a flight.

Video: Travelers take airlines' mask requirements in stride

The move comes as the airline, like others, is requiring fliers to wear face masks beginning Friday.