Airlines Urge CDC to Review Ebola Rules

Major airline groups are urging the CDC to reconsider new rules requiring travelers to attest they have not visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. Industry groups say the timeframe is unworkable and request exemptions for flight crews.

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Travellers arrive for health screening at Murtala Muhammed International Airport following reports of an Ebola case in Nigeria, in Lagos, Nigeria, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun

Major global airline groups urged the United States government during Tuesday morning briefings to reconsider new Ebola health rules requiring digital travel attestations. The sudden mandate applies to all flights entering the United States from overseas destinations.