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Travel Round-Up: How Major Airlines Are Handling COVID-19

Travel Round-Up: How Major Airlines Are Handling COVID-19

As global fears over the novel coronavirus intensify, the White House has announced new restrictions on international travel to prevent its spread. The number of infected in the United States continues to grow, with a first death in Washington state confirmed over the weekend and a first confirmed case now in New York City.

The CDC says travelers should avoid all nonessential trips to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. But for people who have already booked flights or need to travel, many questions remain — and airlines are handling the situation in different ways. Here’s a round-up of some of the key travel policies from a handful of the major airlines. Get more CDC resources here.

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United Airlines

American Airlines

JetBlue

Air Canada

Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

Note: The CDC has not specified where all of the 42 American passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise who tested positive for coronavirus were quarantined in the U.S. This map notes quarantine locations and numbers of cases that have been confirmed from news reports.
Source: WHO, Johns Hopkins University CSSE, NBC News, staff reports

British Airways

Alaska Airlines


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