Air Travel
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United Airlines New Schedule Change Policy is Outrageous
Until now if there was a schedule change of more than two hours for your flight, you could request a refund from the airline. But since Saturday, that timeframe has changed to 25 hours.
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Full List of Airline Cancellation and Change Fee Waivers Due to Coronavirus
Many airlines have introduced fee-waivers for cancellations and changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. Each airline has different rules and dates, so here you can find a list of all the airlines and their policies during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lufthansa Cuts Schedule by 50% Over Coronavirus Setback
Lufthansa has slashed its capacity by up to 50% in the most aggressive move to date by a major European airline.
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Turkish Airlines Cancels All Italy Flights
Turkish Airlines has announced today that it has temporarily canceled all flights to Italy due to the coronavirus outbreak. Turkish Airlines said that the flight ban would take immediate effect.
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Air New Zealand Considering Economy Class Bunk Beds (Video)
Each pod will be about 6.5 feet long and 22 inches wide, and come with a pillow, sheets, blanket, ear plugs and privacy curtains.
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Alaska Airlines Suspends Change and Cancellation Fees Over Coronavirus Uncertainty
Starting today, Feb. 27, through March 12, 2020, Alaska Airlines will suspend change and cancellation fees for new flight bookings for guests who later decide not to travel because of concerns related to the virus.
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JetBlue Waives Change & Cancel Fees for New Bookings
JetBlue Waives Change & Cancel Fees for New Bookings The coronavirus keeps on spreading around the world, with news of new cases an fatalities in every continent. While it might seem like all this coronavirus talk is making it worse than it actually is, it is also understandable for travelers to be wary of making…
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Delta Reduces Flights to South Korea Over COVID-19 Outbreak
The airline will suspend all flights between Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN) between Feb. 29 and April 30. The last flight departing MSP for ICN will be on Feb. 28 and the last flight departing from ICN to MSP will be on Feb. 29.Â
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American Airlines and Qatar Airways Sign Partnership Deal and Codeshare Agreement
American Airlines announced Tuesday that it was launching a new strategic partnership with Qatar Airways. American and Qatar said they had signed a renewed codeshare agreement, which would allow the airlines to sell itineraries operated by both airlines.
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United Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees
The first checked bag will now cost $35 each way and the second, $45. Travelers can avoid the fee increase by prepaying for bags in advance. The checked-bag prices remain $30 and $40 if the fee is paid at any time before checking in online.
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The Centurion Lounge at CLT Will Open on February 24th
American Express has announced that The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will open on Monday, February 24th, 2020, marking the company’s 11th location within its iconic Centurion Lounge network.
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China to Take Over Hainan Airlines Because of Financial Trouble
China’s government plans to take over HNA Group Co and sell off its airline assets, as the coronavirus outbreak has hit the Chinese conglomerate’s ability to meet financial obligations.
