Travel
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United expects to lose $1.5 billion as half of March and April flights canceledMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - United Airlines quashed 50% of its flights for April and May, as fallout from the growing number of coronavirus cases continues. "We also now expect these deep cuts to e...
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Analysis: Will coronavirus sink the cruise industry?
Mar 15, 2020 6:16 am - Marketing for the Grand Princess cruise ship advises prospective passengers to "Expect the extraordinary" when they take sail. Last week, that promise was exceeded when ...
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Spring break might pose greater risk of exposure for students, familiesMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - Officials at suburban schools are concerned about students' increased risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus over spring break from what they and their families might...
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Trump: All travel from Europe to U.S. suspended for 30 days
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Coronavirus: Seasoned traveler says listen to the experts, avoid hot spots and keep travelingMar 10, 2020 5:30 am - Editor's note: The Facebook page of Doug Picirillo of Arlington Heights is replete with photos of exotic places and airport check-ins. As an information technology c...
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To fly or not? What coronavirus-related travel waivers airlines are offeringMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - One side effect of COVID-19 is travel anxiety among people unsure whether to cancel or forge ahead with March break trips. As of Tuesday, most major carriers are allowin...
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Virus fallout: United scales back flights, institutes hiring freezeMar 04, 2020 3:00 pm - With coronavirus anxiety deflating demand for air travel, United Airlines announced Wednesday it is reducing domestic and international flights as of April — a move affe...
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Uncertainties face vacationers as coronavirus situation evolvesMar 02, 2020 12:00 am - Do I cancel my Italy trip? Is it safe to go on a cruise ship? Can I get my money back on my flight to Beijing? As the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus widens, so do th...
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Personal accounts: How coronavirus affected local travelers in ItalyFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - The coronavirus disease caused changes from small to major for Daily Herald staffers and their family members visiting Italy, where there have been 300 cases and 12 deat...
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