Though major American airlines have drastically reduced service and slashed much of its traditional in-flight service, hundreds of thousands of people still traveled by air this week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported. However, the numbers are dramatically lower than last year, when over two million people were screened each day on record in March. According to the …

Disneyland and Walt Disney World have extended park closures for the foreseeable future, the Walt Disney Company shared in a press release Friday. Originally, the theme parks were going to be closed because of the virus beginning March 14 through the end of the month. However, the updated statement has extended the closures for both California’s Disneyland and Florida’s Walt …

While the majority of the world’s population is biding time at home until the threat has passed, some wealthier people are seeking solace by buying out small hotels, renting homes in remote locales or fleeing to vacation homes with extended family members. Travel in the time of this global threat is apparently still quite possible, …

Four “older” passengers aboard a cruise ship operated by Holland America have passed away after exhibiting influenza-like symptoms, the cruise line confirmed Friday. The Zaandam, which is currently off the coast of Panama, has a total of 138 passengers and crew reporting illnesses, with two testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The ship originally departed from Buenos Aires, Argentina, on …

A statement on the Canadian Transportation Agency website says airlines are not obliged to refund passengers for flights cancelled due to the novel coronavirus or other reasons outside an airline’s control. Current rules “only require that the airline ensure passengers can complete their itineraries,” the post from Wednesday states. “Some airlines’ tariffs provide for refunds …

Paul Frishkorn, a Philadelphia-based American Airlines flight attendant and union representative, has died from coronavirus, the airline confirmed Thursday. “Earlier this week, we lost a respected, longtime member of the American Airlines family, who tested positive for COVID-19,” a statement from American Airlines released Thursday read. “Our hearts go out to Paul’s loved ones, many of whom work for …

Cities have emptied and landmarks around the world have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But a popular portion of the Great Wall of China reopened on Tuesday, CNN reports, after sections of the attraction – which usually sees around 10 million visitors a year – closed on January 25. The five-mile Badaling section, which is around 40 miles from Beijing, …

Crowds descended on California beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend in open defiance of a state order to shelter in place and avoid close contact with others. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a shelter in place order directing the state’s nearly 40 million residents to stay home beginning March 20 to help stop the …

Spring is in the air, and after more than a week of social distancing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many Calgarians headed outside over the weekend for a breath. There were cars lined up near Elbow Falls, and Nose Hill was dotted with dog walkers and families out and about. The river pathway system in Calgary …

How the Coronavirus is affecting Travel for Monday March 23rd. This page will keep you informed on how the Coronavirus (Covid 19) is affecting travel. This page will be kept in point form with only concrete information issued by government bodies.  At least 339,000 people have contracted the novel coronavirus and over 14,700 have died, …

How the Coronavirus is affecting Travel for Wendesday March 18. This page will keep you informed on how the Coronavirus (Covid 19) is affecting travel. This page will be kept in point form with only concrete information issued by government bodies.  Wednesday March 18th, 2020  Tens of millions of people around the world have suddenly …

How the Coronavirus is affecting Travel for Tuesday March 17th. This page will keep you informed on how the Coronavirus (Covid 19) is affecting travel. This page will be kept in point form with only concrete information issued by government bodies.  Tuesday March 17th, 2020  Tens of millions of people around the world have suddenly …