Tuesday, March 31, 2020

FOX NEWS: Airbnb apologizes to hosts for coronavirus cancellation policies, will pay out $250 million


Airbnb apologizes to hosts for coronavirus cancellation policies, will pay out $250 million



Nothing says "I'm sorry" like $250 million.

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FOX NEWS: Spirit Airlines temporarily halting flights to five airports in US Northeast


Spirit Airlines temporarily halting flights to five airports in US Northeast



The five airports are in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.

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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus closures: Disney resorts accepting bookings after June 1


Coronavirus closures: Disney resorts accepting bookings after June 1



Both Disney World and Disneyland are closed until further notice.

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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus relief: Photo of health care workers on Southwest flight goes viral


Coronavirus relief: Photo of health care workers on Southwest flight goes viral



The skies aren’t looking gray with help on the way.

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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus and cruises: Roughly 10 ships are 'stranded' at sea amid pandemic


Coronavirus and cruises: Roughly 10 ships are 'stranded' at sea amid pandemic



Several cruise ships carrying passengers are "stranded" at sea.

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FOX NEWS: President of Holland America cruise line pleads for compassion while Florida debates allowing ships to dock


President of Holland America cruise line pleads for compassion while Florida debates allowing ships to dock



“We are dealing with a ‘not my problem’ syndrome,” said Orlando Ashford.

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In Search of Zambia’s Stunning Wildlife: A Virtual Safari


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How to Store Your Travel Gear


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FOX NEWS: Instagram influencers slammed for 'bragging' about luxurious lifestyle during coronavirus pandemic


Instagram influencers slammed for 'bragging' about luxurious lifestyle during coronavirus pandemic



Two travel bloggers who live in a three-story mansion in Bali have been slammed for "bragging" about their luxury lifestyle -- after posting about self-isolation.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

FOX NEWS: NJ town suspends Airbnb and other short term rentals amid coronavirus outbreak


NJ town suspends Airbnb and other short term rentals amid coronavirus outbreak



No short-term rentals for this NJ town.

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FOX NEWS: Six Flags closing or delaying openings of amusement parks across the country due to coronavirus


Six Flags closing or delaying openings of amusement parks across the country due to coronavirus



More amusement parks across the country are falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus and cruises: Companies extend operation suspensions during outbreak  


Coronavirus and cruises: Companies extend operation suspensions during outbreak  



Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Cunard Line and Seabourn Cruise Line are making changes.

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FOX NEWS: Delta, JetBlue offering free flights to medical professionals for coronavirus relief efforts


Delta, JetBlue offering free flights to medical professionals for coronavirus relief efforts



The carriers are stepping up.

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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus pandemic: EasyJet grounds entire fleet during outbreak


Coronavirus pandemic: EasyJet grounds entire fleet during outbreak



The carrier's entire fleet of 344 airplanes have been grounded until further notice.

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FOX NEWS: Holland America cruise ship heading toward US waters with nearly 200 sick onboard


Holland America cruise ship heading toward US waters with nearly 200 sick onboard



Holland America said 189 guests and crew (73 and 116, respectively) were feeling ill as of Sunday night. Three days prior, the cruise line confirmed the death of four "older" guests.

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For Shut-In Pilgrims, the World’s Holiest Sites Are a Click Away


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A World Turned Upside-Down


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Sunday, March 29, 2020

FOX NEWS: TSA lists airports where 61 screeners tested positive for coronavirus


TSA lists airports where 61 screeners tested positive for coronavirus



The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that a total of  61 screening officers have tested positive for COVID-19 and posted a list of airports and shifts that they worked prior to their diagnosis.

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FOX NEWS: Texas announces new travel restrictions


Texas announces new travel restrictions



Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces new travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, Christina Coleman reports.

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FOX NEWS: John Wayne Airport tower reopened after worker cleared for coronavirus infection


John Wayne Airport tower reopened after worker cleared for coronavirus infection



After briefly closing over coronavirus concerns, a Los Angeles area airport’s tower has reopened.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

FOX NEWS: 34-year-old to millennials: Take COVID-19 seriously


34-year-old to millennials: Take COVID-19 seriously



Travel expert Valerie Joy Wilson, who tested positive for coronavirus, uses her firsthand COVID-19 experience to warn fellow millennials that they are not immune from the virus on ‘Fox and Friends.’

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Bring in the Robot Cleaners: Travel Industry Innovations for the Pandemic


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Friday, March 27, 2020

FOX NEWS: Disneyland, Disney World staying closed 'until further notice' amid coronavirus outbreak


Disneyland, Disney World staying closed 'until further notice' amid coronavirus outbreak



Disneyland and Walt Disney World have extended park closures for the foreseeable future, the Walt Disney Company shared in a press release Friday.

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FOX NEWS: 4 Holland America cruise passengers die on ship; 138 sick with 'influenza-like' symptoms


4 Holland America cruise passengers die on ship; 138 sick with 'influenza-like' symptoms



"Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and we are doing everything we can to support them during this difficult time."

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FOX NEWS: TSA to receive 'large quantity' of expired N95 respirator masks from US Customs and Border Protection


TSA to receive 'large quantity' of expired N95 respirator masks from US Customs and Border Protection



Once the shipment arrives, TSA will distribute to airports as needed.

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FOX NEWS: TSA says hundreds of thousands of people are still flying during pandemic


TSA says hundreds of thousands of people are still flying during pandemic



However, the numbers are dramatically lower than last year.

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FOX NEWS: Crew members evacuated from cruise ships in Florida after experiencing 'influenza-like symptoms'


Crew members evacuated from cruise ships in Florida after experiencing 'influenza-like symptoms'



The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed on Thursday that it had helped evacuate 13 crew members from two Costa Cruises ships following reports that dozens onboard were feeling ill.

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FOX NEWS: American Airlines flight attendant, 65, dies after testing positive for coronavirus


American Airlines flight attendant, 65, dies after testing positive for coronavirus



An American Airlines flight attendant has died of the coronavirus.

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In This Moment of Solitude, Books Can Be Our Passports


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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Snowbirds Ask: Should We Stay or Should We Go?


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Expert Advice: Should ‘Snowbirds’ Stay or Go?


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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus cuts: Airlines slash snacks, drinks and middle seats during pandemic


Coronavirus cuts: Airlines slash snacks, drinks and middle seats during pandemic



Major airlines in the U.S. are adjusting their in-flight practices and policies to help fight the spread of COVID-19 in the skies.

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The New Travel Document: Photograph of an Empty Plane


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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus cuts: Airlines slash snacks, drinks and middle seats during pandemic


Coronavirus cuts: Airlines slash snacks, drinks and middle seats during pandemic



Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are all making changes.

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FOX NEWS: 2 Costa cruise ships heading toward Florida with dozens of sick crew members on board


2 Costa cruise ships heading toward Florida with dozens of sick crew members on board



The Costa Favolosa and the Costa Magica had each disembarked passengers that later tested positive for coronavirus

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When the World Stops, Traveling in John Keats’s ‘Realms of Gold’


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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

FOX NEWS: United Airlines slashes domestic travel further due to coronavirus pandemic


United Airlines slashes domestic travel further due to coronavirus pandemic



United Airlines made another giant slash to domestic flights on Wednesday as the travel industry continues to take hits due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

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FOX NEWS: During coronavirus pandemic, Disney pauses construction on Avengers-themed land


During coronavirus pandemic, Disney pauses construction on Avengers-themed land



Avengers, assemble – just not yet.

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Airlines’ New Operating Mode: Flexible


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FOX NEWS: Royal Caribbean's cruise lines extend voluntary suspensions amid coronavirus outbreak


Royal Caribbean's cruise lines extend voluntary suspensions amid coronavirus outbreak



The decision applies to all three of the cruise lines owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises.

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FOX NEWS: Universal theme parks extend closures amid coronavirus outbreak


Universal theme parks extend closures amid coronavirus outbreak



Universal’s theme parks may have been a bit too optimistic when estimating their reopening date.

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Voices From Travel’s Frontlines: ‘Fasten Your Seatbelts’


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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

FOX NEWS: Airlines asking for $50 billion in coronavirus aid


Airlines asking for $50 billion in coronavirus aid



Reaction and analysis from Jetblue founder David Neeleman.

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FOX NEWS: Norwegian Jewel passengers disembark in Hawaii after cruise ship denied at several ports


Norwegian Jewel passengers disembark in Hawaii after cruise ship denied at several ports



Guests had been at sea for nearly a month.

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FOX NEWS: Holland America cruise ship heading to Florida with 42 passengers reporting 'influenza-like symptoms'


Holland America cruise ship heading to Florida with 42 passengers reporting 'influenza-like symptoms'



At the time of the initial announcement, Holland America said there were no COVID-19 testing kits available to “determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time.”

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FOX NEWS: Domestic passenger flights in US could virtually shut down, report says


Domestic passenger flights in US could virtually shut down, report says



Major U.S. airlines are drafting plans for a potential voluntary shutdown of virtually all passenger flights across the U.S., according to industry and federal officials, as government agencies also consider ordering such a move and the nation’s air-traffic control system continues to be ravaged by the coronavirus contagion.

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Virtual Travels in the Pandemic Age


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Readers’ Ideas for Finding Community and Cheer at Home


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Monday, March 23, 2020

FOX NEWS: Carnival CEO responds to global pandemic: 'Cruise ships are not a source for coronavirus'


Carnival CEO responds to global pandemic: 'Cruise ships are not a source for coronavirus'



The Carnival CEO says the company did put passengers in danger amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

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FOX NEWS: Florida tourism industry mostly shut down in midst of COVID-19 concerns


Florida tourism industry mostly shut down in midst of COVID-19 concerns



Florida's tourism industry is considered one of the state’s economic backbones according to economists. But, as Coronavirus fears mount nationwide, many of the state's tourist attractions like Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld remain closed. Gov. Ron DeSantis is also urging spring breakers to stay away. Even so, experts believe a strong economic recovery is possible.

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