transportation, it will appeal the florida judge s ruling. now, the news comes as the t.s.a. is no longer enforcing the mandate, leaving it up to business and individuals. cbs errol barnett is at reagan national airport with the latest. ( applause ). reporter: there was jubilation in the skies as passengers found out masks were no longer required. no one is any happier than we are. reporter: one flight attendant celebrating in song. reporter: all major u.s. airlines made mask wearing optional once the t.s.a. said it would no longer enforce the federal rule. airport officials in houston today, carting away these mask requirement signs, the nation s busiest airports all making masks optional. the white house, hoping to keep the mandate in place through may 3 was caught off guard by monday s announcement. cbs nancy cordes today asked