Poll: Less than One-Quarter of Americans Say Federal Government Should Set Rules for Mask-Wearing on Planes

Less than a quarter of Americans believe the federal government should set rules for mask-wearing on planes, an RMG Research/Scott Rasmussen survey released this week found.

The Scott Rasmussen National Survey, taken April 21-23, 2022, among 1,200 registered voters, asked respondents who they believe should be in charge of making mask rules for travelers.

A plurality, 46 percent, said individuals should make that choice and “decide for themselves whether or not to wear masks on planes.” Just over a quarter, 26 percent, said each individual airline should make that determination. Just 23 percent, however,...