Some data from auto insurance companies shows that people are driving 35-40% less in the last few weeks. Besides there being no traffic jams, it also means less accidents. And less claims for auto insurance companies means more savings.
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are the latest U.S. airlines to update their cancellations and waiver policies due to coronavirus.
The credit card issuer is waiving fees, discussing payment options and financial hardship programs with customers who are having trouble making payments during this time.
Ticketmaster finally offering refunds, largest public companies that received small business loans, Lufthansa not issuing refunds, stunning flyover of parked planes, Vegas room rates plummet and earliest US coronavirus deaths were 2 weeks earlier that previously thought.
Lufthansa has slashed its capacity by up to 50% in the most aggressive move to date by a major European airline.
Brazil announced this week that it is reopening international air travel to foreign tourists. Travel had been banned since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s coronavirus outbreak ranks as the world’s second worst in total numbers.
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted all aspects of our lives in recent months. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit, since people have been social distancing but also many travel restrictions have been put in place.
Singapore prepares ‘floating hotels’, Northeast talking reopening, Amazon to add 75,000 jobs, debt at deficit to hit WWII levels, Brazil likely has 12 times more coronavirus cases, airlines ask DOT to suspend flights to more US airports and latest COVID-19 numbers.
Burying coronavirus victims in parks, homemade face masks, food going to waste amid coronavirus crisis, luxurious underground bunkers and packed tourist sites in China.
Amtrak is taking action in response to COVID-19, to extend status, and other benefits for Amtrak Guest Rewards members.
Effective immediately, all BWR members globally will maintain their current status through January 31, 2022 without needing to fulfill the necessary qualifications.Â
Newark is one of United’s hubs. The airline will go from 139 flights per day to 62 destinations to 15 daily flights to just nine destinations. At LaGuardia flights will be reduced from 18 per day to four destinations to just two daily flights to one destination.
Another Coronavirus Package and More Checks Might be On The Way Update: Several lawmakers said today that the $350 billion loan program that was established
Banks normally charge overdraft fees when you overdraw your account. This happens when you make a purchase with your debit card for example (or write a check etc.), and the balance in your account is not enough to cover that purchase.
There are twice daily nurse visits for an additional $800 a day or even an in-room virus test for $500. Since launching these luxury quarantine apartments last week, the company has recorded five bookings.
In response to changing marketplace conditions due to coronavirus, Marriott International has updated its cancellation and change policies for booking and is also making some more customer friendly changes regarding free night certificates, points expiration etc.Â
Food prices surging around the world, COVID-19 death rate linked to pollution, Pharma Bro want to get out of jail to create a coronavirus cure, Colorado county threatens tourists with fines and jail time and crew member aboard the Navy hospital ship U.S.N.S. Comfort tested positive for the coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lifted its advisory warning US citizens against traveling abroad. The ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisory, which is the most severe travel advisory, was put in place back on March 19th.
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.
1 million free rooms for frontline workers, massive changes to cancellation/refund laws in Brazil, 96% drop in air travel, Covid-19 number in NYC show deep economic divide, 175% returns to investors using US aid programs.
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