Flight change fee waivers, cancellations: This is how major airlines are reacting to COVID-19
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
NJ couple left stranded overseas after Dominican Republic closes its borders
On Thursday, The Dominican Republic closed its borders, and without warning, canceled all flights back to the U.S., stranding some Americans, including Frank De Trolio and Beth Sibio, or North Caldwell, NJ.
On Thursday, The Dominican Republic closed its borders, and without warning, canceled all flights back to the U.S., stranding some Americans, including Frank De Trolio and Beth Sibio, or North Caldwell, NJ.
Thousands of Americans stranded overseas by travel bans and border closures
The State Department has issued a new travel advisory saying Americans already overseas should return home immediately, but osme Americans are stuck in countries that already closed their borders and canceled flights to the U.S.
The State Department has issued a new travel advisory saying Americans already overseas should return home immediately, but osme Americans are stuck in countries that already closed their borders and canceled flights to the U.S.
Hawaii asks visitors to postpone vacations ‘for at least the next 30-days’ to stop COVID-19 spread
Hawaii Gov. David Ige is urging visitors to postpone vacations to the island state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii Gov. David Ige is urging visitors to postpone vacations to the island state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carnival offers cruise ships as floating hospitals
The company that owns Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises is offering local governments use of some of its ships as temporary hospitals to help address the escalating impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
The company that owns Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises is offering local governments use of some of its ships as temporary hospitals to help address the escalating impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Department of State issues Level 4 Health Advisory, urges Americans not to travel internationally
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
WHO: Africa should 'prepare for the worst' with COVID-19
Africa should "prepare for the worst" as the coronavirus begins to spread locally, the World Health Organization's director-general said Wednesday, while South Africa became the continent's new focus of concern as cases nearly doubled to 116 from two days before.
Africa should "prepare for the worst" as the coronavirus begins to spread locally, the World Health Organization's director-general said Wednesday, while South Africa became the continent's new focus of concern as cases nearly doubled to 116 from two days before.
Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
Georgia couple reunited after separate coronavirus quarantines urge Americans 'not to panic'
A Georgia couple who was quarantined in different countries after their ill-fated cruise became a symbol of the coronavirus pandemic have been reunited.
A Georgia couple who was quarantined in different countries after their ill-fated cruise became a symbol of the coronavirus pandemic have been reunited.
'Confused and frustrated': Virus screenings jam US airports
Long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings greeted weary travelers returning to some U.S. airports amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings greeted weary travelers returning to some U.S. airports amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
12-inch crack ruptures skin on Southwest Airlines plane
Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
CDC says all US passengers are off the Grand Princess cruise ship stricken with coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Friday that all American citizens have disembarked from the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland that was stricken by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Friday that all American citizens have disembarked from the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland that was stricken by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
Cruise lines announce suspensions of sailings in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.
Trump announces suspension of outbound cruises for 30 days
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
TSA releases map showing airports where its officers have tested positive for COVID-19
According to a new map released by the Transportation Security Administration, four TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of March 13.
According to a new map released by the Transportation Security Administration, four TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of March 13.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.