Travel Safety - Page 81

March 11, 2020

Grandma on Grand Princess cruise ship performs celebratory dance after getting off; Grandpa wrote a song

“Safe to say they are relieved to be on land?”

March 10, 2020

The US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak

A growing number of carriers are issuing change-fee waivers for all flights — not just those to affected areas.

March 9, 2020

Costa Fortuna cruise ship to dock in Singapore after being denied ports in Malaysia, Thailand

The Costa Fortuna, operated by Italy-based Costa Cruises, had originally left from Singapore on March 3.

March 5, 2020

Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity closing, tourists banned before busy Easter season over coronavirus fears

The Church of the Nativity in biblical Bethlehem has been closed over coronavirus fears.

March 5, 2020

Grand Princess cruise ship reports 'fewer than 100' people identified for coronavirus testing

Under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all affected guests are being asked to “remain in their staterooms,” Princess Cruises confirmed.

March 4, 2020

Princess Cruise lines issues coronavirus 'Health Advisory Letter' warning Grand Princess passengers of connection

The passengers on the Grand Princess were issued a "Health Advisory Letter" warning of the ship's connection to a "small cluster" of COVID-19 cases.

March 2, 2020

Marriott, Hilton offering to waive cancellation fees amid coronavirus outbreak

Both companies cited the well-being of guests and employees as the impetus for the policies.

March 2, 2020

American Airlines extending change-fee waivers for newly scheduled travel amid coronavirus outbreak

“This change offers customers the best fares with even more flexibility," American Airlines said in a news release.

March 1, 2020

Coronavirus spike in Italy spurs State Department warning for Americans not to travel to 2 regions

The worst outbreak of coronavirus in Europe has spurred the U.S. government to issue the highest level of warning Sunday to the two Italian regions hardest hit by the virus. 

February 28, 2020

American, Delta and United Airlines extend travel waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

Three major U.S. carriers with service to Italy are offering to waive change or cancellation fees.