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Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc on Your Travel Plans?

Passepartout said:
We are taking Celebrity up on their generosity to cancel our, and son/DIL's suites on Italy cruise more because we don't want to risk the 'mandatory' self quarantine for folks returning from Italy- even testing clean. Plus the 'kids' are already stuck at home in Seattle-land, with him working at Microsoft and the DIL a student at UWash.
This C-virus thing has sure cranked up my anxiety level.

Jim
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I actually think your decision is good. If I get this virus the last place I would want to be is stuck on a cruise ship, even worse if others get sick initially and I am stuck there.
 
We have an Alaska cruise booked for later this year. The payment isn't due until June so we're waiting and hoping the virus acts similar to other colds/flus in that it will be a non-issue by then. We have a drive to weekend getaway booked for next month and still planning to go.

Ingrid
 
Started a Chase Sapphire claim this morning, as it has to be started promptly after cancellation.

JetBlue, LAX to FLL: cancelled, only $150 total cx fee for two of us.

Royal Caribbean through Cabin Clearance Store: refunded taxes and fees; don't expect more. Booking through a travel agent means the cruise line won't talk to you directly. I emailed them and asked them to consider a partial Future Cruise Credit, as the cruise we cancelled is still on its way to BCN, and we cancelled just 7 days before their new "oh don't worry" policy went into effect.

Vueling flight 3/13 BCN-FLR; haven't cancelled this one yet; I'm hoping they will cancel due to reduced demand, bur probably no joy. But cost was only $220 so not too concerned, except that I don't like to fly that airline much.

AirBnb 4-week stay in Florence. They refunded taxes and cleaning fee. Filed an "extenuating circumstances" claim Monday; website says we'll hear back in 24 hours, but nothing yet.

As we're over 70 and DW has some lung issues, I think our doctor will provide a "don't travel" form. Plus, there's the CDC Level 3 warning for Italy. We'll see how that works, compared to actually being sick.
 
isisdave said:
Started a Chase Sapphire claim this morning, as it has to be started promptly after cancellation.

JetBlue, LAX to FLL: cancelled, only $150 total cx fee for two of us.

Royal Caribbean through Cabin Clearance Store: refunded taxes and fees; don't expect more. Booking through a travel agent means the cruise line won't talk to you directly. I emailed them and asked them to consider a partial Future Cruise Credit, as the cruise we cancelled is still on its way to BCN, and we cancelled just 7 days before their new "oh don't worry" policy went into effect.

Vueling flight 3/13 BCN-FLR; haven't cancelled this one yet; I'm hoping they will cancel due to reduced demand, bur probably no joy. But cost was only $220 so not too concerned, except that I don't like to fly that airline much.

AirBnb 4-week stay in Florence. They refunded taxes and cleaning fee. Filed an "extenuating circumstances" claim Monday; website says we'll hear back in 24 hours, but nothing yet.

As we're over 70 and DW has some lung issues, I think our doctor will provide a "don't travel" form. Plus, there's the CDC Level 3 warning for Italy. We'll see how that works, compared to actually being sick.
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Thanks for sharing. Please report back on your results.
 
MULTIZ321 said:
Amtrak suspends nonstop Acela service between DC and New York due to coronavirus.


www.cnbc.com

Amtrak suspends nonstop Acela service between DC and New York due to coronavirus

The Acela nonstop service will be temporarily suspended starting Tuesday, March 10 until Tuesday, May 26.
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Richard
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Probably due to reduced ridership. I think we will see more routes cut.

I got an email this morning about the new cleaning procedures. They usually give employees a choice to shift to a different job if available before layoffs. My guess is they need more crew on board to clean. Now how will the cleaning crew be protected if they clean up a surface that has the virus.
 
A friend and I are planning a two-week trip to Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna in late April/early May. So far we're still going.
 
A shout out to LPGA Founders Cup organizers. We had paid for Founders Club level tickets for their upcoming annual March tournament in Phoenix. They have a non-refundable policy. I wrote to them yesterday regarding our decision to cancel due to coronavirus concerns and CDC advisory. They replied this morning that they were issuing a full refund to us.

We have made reservation at Marriott's Canyon Villas for next year as well and hope that we will be at the tournament next year.
 
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linsj said:
A friend and I are planning a two-week trip to Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna in late April/early May. So far we're still going.
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Fabulous cities, all! Don't miss the "egg shop" in the main tourist area of Salzburg. I remember our trip there fondly every Christmas when I hang eggs on my tree.
 
VacationForever said:
A shout out to LPGA Founders Cup organizers. We had paid for Founders Club level tickets for their upcoming annual March tournament in Phoenix. They have a non-refundable policy. I wrote to them yesterday regarding our decision to cancel due to coronavirus concerns and CDC advisory. They replied this morning that they were issuing full refund to us.

We have made reservation at Marriott's Canyon Villas for next year as well and hope that we will be at the tournament next year.
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I will be at that LPGA tourney, plus the next 2 in Carlsbad and Palm Springs, its my favourite timeshare trip. With sports events being cancelled or banning fans increasingly, the LPGA may still do so. I'll be disappointed if they do. I feel outdoors golf is still fine.

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goaliedave said:
I will be at that LPGA tourney, plus the next 2 in Carlsbad and Palm Springs, its my favourite timeshare trip. With sports events being cancelled or banning fans increasingly, the LPGA may still do so. I'll be disappointed if they do. I feel outdoors golf is still fine.

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I hear you. LPGA tour is such an international event. Even though most of these players reside in the US, the non-US players' families and fan base are international and we feel that there is too much risk of catching coronavirus at these events. We were planning not to do much walking behind the ropes to give ourselves that 6 feet bubble but at the covered tent itself, you would inadvertently be sitting close to others. Since the best seats include food and drinks throughout the day, the breakfast and lunch buffets themselves can be germy and we just don't feel like we should do it.
 
Agreed esp about the food. Usually i volunteer and we have similar setup minus the booze :) certainly wont be using the portopotties. i usually give a big hug to our 2 Canadians Brooke and Alena and their families and 'tour friends' so this will be different.

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Just picked up inexpensive plane tickets (Sept) to Maui (from SJC on Alaska) - $350RTpp NS with good departure times.


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I am debating what to do about my upcoming trip to NYC in less than two weeks. I am not worried about getting sick, but I am wondering about all the shows I am planning to see and whether they will be able to go on. And I have another two NYC trips coming up in April and May. Less concerned about those, but I would like to keep my Alaska status by flying, so maybe I can switch my trips to Maui instead.
 
Wow: United Making Refunds Harder To Get Because Of Coronavirus - View from the Wing.


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Wow: United Making Refunds Harder To Get Because Of Coronavirus - View from the Wing

United is already taking significant steps to reduce spending in the face of coronavirus. They've instituted a hiring freeze, they're delaying raises for non-union employees, and they're reducing their flight schedules. Now they're refusing to give customers refunds even if they change...
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Richard
 
COVID-19 stricken Grand Princess cleared to dock in Oakland, Calif.


www.timescolonist.com

COVID-19 stricken Grand Princess cleared to dock in Oakland, Calif.

The captain of a cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus has informed the passengers, which include 237 Canadians, that the vessel is now headed to the port of Oakland, Calif. In a ship-board . . .
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Richard
 
Quarter of Italians on lockdown as virus sweeps globe.


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Quarter of Italians on lockdown as virus sweeps globe

A quarter of the Italian population was locked down Sunday as the government takes drastic steps to stop the spread of the deadly new coronavirus that is sweeping the globe, with Latin America recording its first fatality.Italy has seen the most deaths from the COVID-19 disease of any country...
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Richard
 
Was scheduled to set sail on Royal Princess yesterday from Port of LA. . Waited for nearly 8 hours before they cancelled sailing. Now need to decide on alternate plans or just bag it and head back home to the east coast.

Mark
 
linsj said:
A friend and I are planning a two-week trip to Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna in late April/early May. So far we're still going.
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We leave in June for a 3 week trip to Switzerland, Germany, Austria & Hungary.
We almost flew into Milan [ o_O ], but switched to Zurich instead.
Anyone who gets an Italian passport stamp is asking for trouble.
 
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Denise L said:
I am debating what to do about my upcoming trip to NYC in less than two weeks. I am not worried about getting sick, but I am wondering about all the shows I am planning to see and whether they will be able to go on.
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I live in New England and we go to New York and Boston regularly. That's on hold for us for the foreseeable future.

It appears the new virus carries a significant risk of death for men age 70 and above. Italy, despite its world-class healthcare system (better than U.S. healthcare by most measures), reports an overall death rate of about 4%. In Italy, patients who died were mostly men with an average age of 81.

It's fair to assume that anyone age 70-plus or who has a pre-existing heart, lung or other circulatory issue, if they pick up the virus, has a 10% or higher chance they will die of it. That's my demographic, so I'm going to stay near home and avoid crowds as much as possible.

www.theguardian.com

Why are some people at greater risk from coronavirus?

People with diabetes or heart disease are more likely to face complications from Covid-19
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www.marketwatch.com

Will coronavirus kill you? Why fatality rates for COVID-19 vary wildly depending on age, gender, medical history and country

President Trump, based on what he called a ‘hunch,’ suggested this week that the WHO coronavirus fatality rate was incorrect.
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