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As the U.S. surpassed 220,000 COVID-19 deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance about wearing masks while traveling. USA TODAY

As one redeemable mile for every mile flown. A round-trip flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu, for instance, would earn a passenger more than 5,500 miles. Hwaiian's mail-in COVID-19 test by Vault Health can be procured for 14,000 miles. Without miles, the RT-qPCR test costs $119. 

an approved negative test for COVID-19. Tests have to be taken no more than 72 hours before flight departure time.

Other airlines, including American, United and JetBlue, also have COVID-19 testing programs – most are limited by location and have an associated cost. 

Contributing: Jayme Deerwester, David Oliver

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Airlines are tightening face mask rules three months after making masks mandatory on board. Most major airlines have eliminated any medical exemptions to the rule, and several are cracking down on the types of face coverings allowed. All airlines are insisting passengers wear a mask as soon as they step into the airport and to keep it on throughout the travel journey except to briefly remove to drink or eat. Scroll ahead to see the current policy for each U.S. airline. Getty Images

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Alaska Airlines Who must wear: Passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: No Prohibited face coverings: Masks with direct exhaust valves, face shields without masks underneath and face coverings that don't cover a passenger's nose and mouth Details:  Alaska website Elaine Thompson/AP

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Allegiant Air Who must wear: All passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: Passengers with medical conditions that prevent the use of a face covering must present documentation from a medical doctor to the gate agent one hour prior to departure. Prohibited face coverings: None Details:  Allegiant website David Becker/AP

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American Airlines Who must wear: All passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: No Prohibited face coverings: None. Face shields must be worn with a mask or other face covering underneath. The airline says cloth scarfs and bandannas are allowed if they cover your nose and mouth.  Details:  American website Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images

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Delta Air Lines Who must wear: Passengers ages 2 and older. Young children who cannot maintain a face covering and unaccompanied minors are exempt. Medical exemptions: Passengers with an underlying medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask must complete a "clearance-to-fly'' process including a medical consultation over the phone with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at the airport, a process it says takes an hour before the flight. The airline notes that it's encouraging those who can't wear masks to "reconsider flying'' during the pandemic. Prohibited face coverings: Any mask with an exhaust valve. Plastic face shields must be worn with an approved face covering. Details:  Delta website Rick Bowmer/AP

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Frontier Airlines Who must wear: Passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: None Prohibited face coverings: Open-chin triangle bandannas; face coverings with vents, valves or mesh; and face shields without masks underneath. Face coverings must fit snugly over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin.  Details:  Frontier website David Zalubowski/AP

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Hawaiian Airlines Who must wear: All passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: Beginning Aug. 17, passengers requesting a medical exemption will go through a remote medical assessment at the airport to determine whether they are fit to fly and free of COVID-19 symptoms. Those who do not pass or falsely claim to have a medical condition or disability, will not be allowed to fly. Prohibited face coverings: Masks with valves or vents Details:  Hawaiian website  Hawaiian Airlines

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JetBlue Who must wear: Passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: None Prohibited face coverings: Open-chin triangle bandannas; face coverings with vents, valves or mesh; and face shields without masks underneath. Face coverings must fit snugly over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin.  Details:  Frontier website Chris O'Meara, AP

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Southwest Airlines Who must wear: All passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: None Prohibited face masks: Face coverings with holes, including exhaust valves; face coverings made solely of mesh or lace; bandannas and other face coverings that cannot be secured under the chin; face shields without a face covering underneath. Neck gaiters are allowed if they cover the nose and mouth and are secured under the chin. Details:  Southwest website Matt York/AP

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Spirit Airlines Who must wear:  All passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: None Prohibited face masks: Open-chin triangle bandannas, face coverings containing valves or mesh material, and face shields worn alone. All face coverings must fit snugly cover the nose and mouth and be secure under the chin and have at least two layers of fabric. Details:  Spirit website Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images

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Sun Country AirlinesWho must wear: Passengers ages 2 and older Medical exemptions: Passengers with a medical condition are permitted to wear a face shield, no mask required underneath. Prohibited face coverings: None Details: Sun Country website   Sun Country Airlines

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United Airlines Who must wear: Passengers ages 2 and older. Medical exemptions: None. Prohibited face coverings: The face mask or covering may not have any vents or openings. A face shield alone does not count as a face covering. Details:  United website Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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