coronavirus
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United’s New Schedule Change Policy Says You Get Refunds After 1 Year
For any customer whose international travel is disrupted by more than 6 hours because of schedule changes resulting from government restrictions, they will retain a travel credit equal to the value of their ticket. That credit can be used towards any flight, to any destination, for 12 months from the time of purchase.
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Some Automakers to Allow Car Owners to Delay Monthly Payments
Some Automakers to Allow Car Owners to Delay Monthly Payments Several automakers said today that US buyers of new vehicles will have the option to defer their payments and customers with existing car loans could ask for payment rescheduling if affected by shutdowns due to the coronavirus. Besides helping current car owners, the move also…
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Coronavirus Latest: Airlines Seek $50B Aid, Coronavirus Vaccine, Drive-Thru Testing Sites, Hoarder Donates Sanitizer Stockpile
Airlines seeking $50 billion in government aid, a new coronavirus vaccine, a sharp increase in new cases in Africa, drive-thru testing sites, man who horaded 17,700 bottles hand sanitizer donates his stockpile and a fun video for those locked indoors.
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EU to Stop All Nonessential Travel Into Europe for 30 Days
EU to Stop All Nonessential Travel Into Europe for 30 Days The European Union is expected to restrict all nonessential travel into the region for at least 30 days, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced on Monday. The plan still needs to  approved by European leaders. If it does, only essential travel to…
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Austrian Airlines Suspends Operations Until March 28th
Austrian Airlines Suspends Operations Until March 28th Austrian Airlines will suspend all flights between March 19 and March 28 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Austrian Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and Lufthansa Group. Lufthansa on the other hand will reduce capacity another 20% and has been concentrating bringing thousands of Germans home…
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Coronavirus Latest: US Under Level 2 Travel Advisory, Nike Shuts Down Stores, Alitalia Requires Masks, Virtual Museum Tours
Level 2 travel advisory for the US which is a rare step for the CDC, Alitalia requiring passengers to wear masks, TSA letting people board with hand sanitizer containers up to 12 ounces, Nike shutting down stores, virtual museum tours you can take from home, and a fund video from Palermo under quarantine.
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American Airlines to Cut International Capacity by 75%
American Airlines said on Saturday said it will implement a phased suspension of nearly all long-haul international flights starting March 16, amid reduced demand and the increasing travel restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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Airbnb Updates Policy Due to Coronavirus, Will Issue Full Refunds
For reservations in the United States, Airbnb’s Extenuating Circumstances policy applies to reservations booked on or before March 13, 2020, with check-in date of April 1, 2020 or earlier.Â
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Hilton Extends Expiration Date of All Free Night Certificates
For all unexpired Weekend Night Rewards as of March 11, 2020, and all new ones issued until August 30, 2020, we are extending the expiration date through the end of next summer (August 31, 2021).Â
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US Extending Europe Travel Ban Restrictions to UK and Ireland
United States will add the U.K. and Ireland to sweeping travel restrictions announced a few days ago, as the coronavirus spreads. President Donald Trump announced the changes on Saturday, discouraging the American public from unnecessary travel.
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Marriott Issues Coronavirus Waivers, Extends Certificates and More
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
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Flyers from Europe Will Be Sent to JFK, LAX and 11 Other Airports
All flyers from Europe who are allowed to enter the country, will be redirected to 13 CDC approved airports in the United States,
