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Joe Brancatelli on the Coronavirus
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My Coronavirus Columns

  • Keep Calm and Listen On (3/22)
  • My Airline Bailout Terms (3/19)
  • Asked and Answered (3/12)
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More Coronavirus Columns

  • Rough Road Ahead (3/15)
  • Mobility Beats Mortality (2/27)
  • Finding Discounts (3/6)
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Last Flight Out

A Chinese-American family gets a flight out of Shanghai after men with sledgehammers appear at their door.
Coronavirus Timeline
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Shelter in Place: 3/22-28

When Waffle House closes stores you know there's a nationwide crisis. And states ban each others' travelers.
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Tactical Traveler

Coronavirus Crisis: It feels like a global 9/11 with a biological twist. Here's how we've covered it.
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David's Daily Diary

 David Rowell's daily diary about the Coronavirus and how it's changing our lives--and our lives on the road.
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Lockdown: 3/15-21

Airlines close. Hotels are empty. Huge parts of the civilized world shelter in place. And it'll get worse.
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All Fall Down: 3/8-3/14

A botched travel ban. Airlines ground thousands of planes. America closes while Europe locks down.
mezuzah

Closing: 3/1-3/7

The world (and airlines) begin to shut down. Israel's chief rabbi says be safe: Don't kiss the mezuzah.
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It Begins: 1/23-1/31

We learn where Wuhan is located. The airlines bail on Hong Kong and China routes. Huge retailers close.
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Contagion: 2/1-2/14

China flights (and Chinese tourists) disappear. Major trade shows cancel. Cruise ships become petri dishes.
tokyodisney

The Spread: 2/15-2/29

Japan, South Korea and Italy are all hit hard and airlines quickly drop flights. Business travel slows fast.
Carol Pucci in Seattle
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Shopless in Seattle

Here in Seattle, shopworkers applaud when you walk in as a customer. It is that eerie and that quiet.
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Righting the Travel Ship

After the crisis passes, will the travel industry be a kinder and gentler, more consumer-friendly provider?
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People Make Travel Special

 People make travel special. Let's keep them in mind as we plan for the post-Coronavirus future on the road.
Erica Firpo in Rome
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Kitchen Quarantine

Every night an Italian superstar chef goes on the Net and hosts "Kitchen Quarantine" from his Modena home.
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Andrà Tutto Bene

Italy became the pandemic's epicenter, but our response--from our balconies and our hearts--is beautiful.
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Io Resta a Casa

What do you do when your country shuts down? Here's a report from my home in Rome.
Columnists Vs. Coronavirus
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Chris Barnett

It happened so fast in San Francisco. We went from stocking up to "shelter in place" in the blink of an eye.
baumbich

Charlene Baumbich

We have a local online auction and my bids were winners on two rare items. I scored 12-ounce bottles of Purell.
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Phil Baker

We need scientific information and facts to make good decisions. They're not coming from the government.
Working From Home
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David Danto

  • Helping Millions at Home
  • Expert Home Work
  •Embracing Remote Working
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Phil Baker

We've learned how to wash our hands properly--and frequently. But now we need to wipe down our devices, too.
mcgarvey

Robert McGarvey

It's become a gripe fest. Folks complain that they have to work at home or can't travel. Maybe just stifle.
Deep Dives
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McGarvey on Travel Issues

  • Skepticism on the Future
  • Employer Versus Traveler
  •Conferences Aren't Cool
rowell

David's Coronavirus Primer

Almost everything you need to know about the Coronavirus, its impact on your health and your ability to travel.
rowell

David's Coronavirus Updates

More of what to know about the virus:
  • March 6, 2020
  •March 12, 2020
The Roads Not Taken
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Will Allen

I'm about to climb on a plane to fly to South Africa. Should I wear a mask in-flight? Should I even go?
mcgarvey

Robert McGarvey

Who wants a four-week quarantine to cap off a cruise? Nobody. So it might be wise to avoid sailing right now.
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Carol Pucci

I am headed to Eastern Europe, but I'll take Coronavirus precautions based on facts rather than fear of the unknown.
Search & Archives
Stats Worth Watching
• Dollar Values
• Daily Pax Traffic (TSA Screening)
• Eurocontrol Daily Traffic
• Gasoline Prices Nationwide (AAA)
• Jet Fuel Spot Prices
• U.S. Coronavirus Trends
The Airport Report

Changes and Closures

What's happening at the airports? One trade magazine is tracking airport-by-airport changes and closures.
Waivers (U.S. Airlines)
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Frontier Airlines
• Hawaiian Airlines
• JetBlue Airways
• Silver Airways
• Spirit Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• Sun Country Airlines
• United Airlines
Waivers (Canada Airlines)
• Air Canada
• Air Transat
• Flair Airlines
• Pacific Coastal Airlines
• Porter Airways
• Sunwing
• WestJet
Waivers (Asia/Pacific Airlines)
• Air China
• Air India
• Air New Zealand
• All Nippon Airways
• Air Tahiti Nui
• Asiana Airlines
• Cathay Pacific Airways
• China Airlines
• China Eastern
• China Southern
• EVA Air
• Hainan Airlines
• Japan Airlines
• Korean Air
• Philippine Airlines
• Qantas Airways
• Sichuan Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• Virgin Australia
• Xiamen Air
Waivers (Europe Airlines)
• Aer Lingus
• Air Europa
• Air France
• Alitalia
• British Airways
• Brussels Airlines
• Czech Airlines
• Finnair
• Iberia
• Icelandair
• KLM Royal Dutch
• La Compagnie
• LOT Polish
• Lufthansa
• Norwegian
• SAS Scandinavian
• Swiss International
• TAP Air Portugal
• Turkish Airlines
• Ukraine International
• Virgin Atlantic
Waivers (Latin Airlines)
• Aerolineas Argentinas
• AeroMexico
• Avianca
• Copa Airlines
• Latam Airlines
Waivers (Middle East/Africa)
• Egyptair
• El Al
• Emirates Airline
• Etihad Airways
• Ethiopian Airlines
• Kenya Airways
• Qatar Airways
• Royal Air Maroc
• Royal Jordanian
• Saudi Airlines
• South African Airways
Hotel Policies
• Accor Hotels
• Best Western
• Drury Hotels
• Choice Hotels
• Four Seasons Hotels
• Hilton
• Hyatt
• InterContinental
• Loews Hotels
• Marriott
• Omni Hotels
• Radisson
• Red Roof
• Sonesta
• Wyndham
Railroad Policies
• Amtrak
• Italo
• National Rail (Britain)
• Rail Europe
• Renfe Spanish Trains
• SNCF French Trains
• Thello
• Trenitalia
• Via Rail Canada
Reliable Sources
• Australian Government
• British Government
• Canadian Government
• Centers for Disease Control
• EC Disease Prevention
• Hong Kong Government
• Homeland Security
• Israel Ministry of Health
• Johns Hopkins University
• New Zealand Government
• Singapore Government
• TSA Coronavirus
• U.S. State Department
• World Health Organization
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