Spring break plans can become a tricky dilemma in the age of coronavirus.
We’re coming up fast on spring break, and many people have had their plans booked for weeks now. That can become a tricky dilemma in the age of coronavirus.
“I would avoid non-essential travel at this time, and definitely avoid cruise ships at this time,” Rajeev Fernando, MD, an infectious disease expert in Southampton, NY, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. That’s especially true if you have a compromised immune system, he adds. For flights: If you’re using a “low cost airline,” Expedia recommends contacting it directly. If you were planning to fly on a full-service airline, Expedia refers to the individual airline’s policy. American Airlines, for example, is not charging a “change fee” if you reschedule your flight before March 31 to be used at a later date, before Dec.31, 2020.
AirbnbAirbnb has released an “extenuating circumstances policy” to allow impacted hosts and guests the option of canceling their reservation free of charge. However, not everyone is able to cancel without fees. You can cancel your trip free of charge if you meet the following criteria:
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