coronavirus
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Amtrak Waives Change Fees on Existing and New Reservations Though 4/30
In order to maintain a safe environment and address customer concerns and potential business impact, they are waiving change fees on reservations made through April 30, 2020.
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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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More Airlines and Amtrak Waive Fees Over Coronavirus
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are the latest U.S. airlines to update their cancellations and waiver policies due to coronavirus.
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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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China Issues Travel Advisory for U.S.
The advisory released by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday cautioned travelers not to visit the US due to American’s overreaction to the deadly virus, unfair treatment of Chinese tourists in the US and unspecified uncertainties over its domestic security.
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Hong Kong Bans Travelers from South Korea Over New Coronavirus Cases
Hong Kong has issued a travel ban for people coming from South Korea who are not Hong Kong residents. The new ban comes after the worsening coronavirus outbreak in the country. South Korea announced 231 new cases today, with the nationwide total surging past 830.
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Hilton Closes 150 Hotels and Airbnb Suspends Bookings in China
Some brands such as IHG and Hyatt have announced that they will waive cancellation fees for these bookings. But, Hilton and Airbnb are going even further.
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American Airlines Suspends Flights to Hong Kong and Mainland China till April
American Airlines extended its flight suspensions to mainland China and Hong Kong through late April, citing “reduction in demand.”
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United States Issues Temporary Travel Ban for Foreign National Who Have Visited China
The United States government has announced a ban on foreign national travel for those who have been in China within the last 14 days. The temporary ban does not apply to US citizens. If any citizens have been in the Hubei province in the last 14 days, then they will be subject to up to…
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Delta, United and American Airlines to Stop all China Flights Over Coronavirus Fears
Delta and American on Friday temporarily canceled all of their China flights in response to the coronavirus outbreak. These are the first domestic carriers to make the move.
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State Department China Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4: Do Not Travel
The State Department website warns to “not travel to China due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
