coronavirus
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U.S. Canada Border to Stay Closed to Non-Essential Travel till June 21
The united States and Canada have agreed to extend their border closure to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. The current agreement that was announced in April, runs through May 20.
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Italy Will Reopen Borders on June 3rd
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced that the country will open its orders on June 3rd. Italy quickly became the hardest hit nation back in March and introduced some of the most strict quarantine orders.
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Chase Reports a Drop of 40% in Credit Card Spend in May & April
Chase released some incredible numbers today regarding spending from its cardholders. Spending on Chase credit cards dropped 40% during March and early April compared to last year, as Americans stayed home to protect against the novel coronavirus.
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JetBlue Extends Mosaic Status and Even Lets You Gift It to Someone
JetBlue has announced that you can earn double points on new bookings, Mosaic status is extended through the end of 2021, it is easier to earn and you can even gift it to someone for a full year.
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DoT Tells Airlines Again to Issue Refunds to Customers
The Department of Transportation told airlines in April they must give customers refunds when flights are canceled or significantly delayed during the coronavirus pandemic. Now the agency is issuing a second warning to airlines.
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We Could Soon See Temperature Checks for Passengers at Major Airports
“Temperature checks will add an extra layer of protection for passengers as well as airline and airport employees. Temperature checks also will provide additional public confidence that is critical to relaunching air travel and our nation’s economy.”
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Friday Was Another High for Air Travel in Recent Months
Friday May 8th marked a new high in the last two months. A total of 215,444 people people passed through TSA checkpoints. That’s a 150% increase from the slowest day of the year back on April 14.
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American Airlines and Hyatt Gift Vacations to 4,000 Health Care Workers in NYC
All of them will be treated to round-trip flights on American Airlines and a free three night say at Hyatt hotels in select destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean. The offer is for every staff member and a loved one.
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Coronavirus Latest: Disney Springs to Reopen, Team Sells Cutouts to Fill Stadiums, Shocking Grubhub Bill for Restaurants & More
Disney Springs reopening without Disney for now, German soccer club selling fan cutouts for $20 to fill up stadium, buy hotel bonds and get 50% bonus, Qantas shelves plans for longest flight and restaurant owner discloses what happens when you order via Grubhub by showing shocking bill.
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SBA Cuts Disaster Loan Max Amount to $150K, Limits New Applications
The Small Business Administration has slashed the maximum loan limit for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program by more than 90%.
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Frontier Airlines to Implement Temperature Screenings for Passengers
Passengers will be screened via touchless thermometers prior to boarding. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be denied boarding.
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Frontier Airlines Will Charge Up to $89 for Social Distancing Onboard
Frontier Airlines is introducing a new ‘More Room’ seat assignment, in order to help with social distancing on-board. These seats guarantee you that no one will be seating on the middle seat on your row.
