coronavirus
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NYC Declares State of Emergency to Contain Coronavirus
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has declared a state of emergency in America’s largest city to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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All Hilton Reservation Can Be Changed Up to 24 Hours Before Arrival, Points Don’t Expire
Hilton has sent out emails to customers announcing a change to its booking policies due to the coronavirus pandamic. Hilton is also pausing the expiration of all points and it will make updates to the requirements for earning tier status for 2021.
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State Department Global Health Advisory Raised to Level 3: Reconsider Travel
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions.
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U.S. Bans Travel from Europe for Foreign Nationals
The travel restrictions would only apply to foreign nationals coming from 26 European countries. The restrictions will not apply to US citizens, legal permanent residents, their family members, or trade and cargo.
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Full List of Hotels Cancellation Waivers Due to Coronavirus
Most hotel chains are offering some fee waivers to help customers book without worries, but these policies are not very generous. Policies vary from one hotel chain to the other, and they could be updated in the following days as we learn more about the outbreak.
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FAA Suspends 80% Slot Use Requirement to Halt Ghost Flights
Airlines must fly 80% of their flights on a slot in order to safeguard their presence for the next season. With summer approaching, which should mean an increase in demand, airlines do not want to lose these slots.
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Best Western Rewards Offers Extended Status Due to Coronavirus
Effective immediately, all BWR members globally will maintain their current status through January 31, 2022 without needing to fulfill the necessary qualifications.Â
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American Airlines Extends Fee Waivers to Flights Booked before 3/1
American has extended its offer to waive change fees for customers who purchased tickets prior to March 1 for travel through April 30. The offer is available for any of American’s fares and customers have until December 31 to rebook travel for future flights.
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Delta Air Lines Cuts Back Flights by 15%
To align capacity with expected demand, Delta is reducing system capacity by 15 points versus its plan, with international capacity reduced by 20-25 percent, and domestic capacity reduced by 10-15 percent.
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American Airlines Cuts Back Domestic and International Flights
American will reduce international capacity for the summer peak by 10% versus the previous selling schedule, including a 55% reduction in trans-Pacific capacity. Domestic capacity in April will be reduced by 7.5% versus the current schedule.
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United Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver to Flights Booked On/Before 3/2
United Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver to Flights Booked On/Before 3/2 United Airlines has improved its cancellation and change fee policy over coronavirus fears. The airline is now waiving change fees for all tickets issued on or before March 2 — domestic or international — with original travel dates of March 9 through April…
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Alaska Airlines Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver to Flights Booked Before 2/26
Alaska Airlines Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver Alaska Airlines has improved its cancellation and change fee policy over coronavirus fears. The following rules wee already in effect as of March 4th: If you purchase a Saver fare between February 27, 2020 and March 31, 2020 for travel through February 28, 2021, you may: Cancel your trip and…
