MASTER Cancel Travel b/c of COVID-19 Questions Thread

[Anonymous]

African countries are now banning EU tourists and visitors. Africa (and South America if they do the same) seems to be coming out of this pandemic ahead.

[Anonymous]

We cancelled our spring break trip to Spain. Postponed for christmas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go to a funeral now. I wouldn't want people coming to mine. The virus doesn't care why people are gathering. There are a lot of ways to honor someone who has passed, and putting yourself and others at risk is not a good one.

This. We need to practice social distancing, and this includes funerals. Any gathering of people with close contact like this with lots of people--community transmission.

[Anonymous]

Would you drive to Kiawah?

I know the answer is no. That was our back up back up plan. We have flights to Florida that I want to cancel but can't cancel online and don't have time to be on hold for an hour. This was already rebooked from our international spring break. Maybe that is why I can't cancel online.

[Anonymous]

We’re cancelling our spring break cruise. My spouse has terminal lung cancer and this was going to be our last big family trip with the kids and little grandkids. But no way are we getting on a plane or cruise ship any time soon. My spouse is sad, but it’s just the best decision. I wish everyone would just stop flying unless it’s necessary.

Personally, I wouldn’t go to a funeral right now, I wouldn’t plan a funeral right now either. I would wait and have a memorial service later and have a private burial. Funerals are for the living anyway. It’s common sense.

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Anonymous wrote:Disney Cruise - no new sailings from this Saturday through 3/31. Wish they would extend it to include our 4/6 cruise.

Good. They should cancel all cruises forever.

Listen, I get cruises are ABOVE your station in life, but thousands and thousands of people all over the world enjoy them. Yes, cancel them until this is fully under control, but forever is just stupid. In 10 cruises, on different lines, I have never become sick nor has anyone with me. We just practice good hygiene and wash our hands frequently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Should I drive to Philadelphia a week from today for a funeral? My aunt passed recently. It breaks my heart not to but...

I would not go. A week from now things will probably be worse. Plan a visit when this is over and perhaps spend extra time visiting with any family there. If your aunt had a spouse, perhaps he/she or family would need help with things that can’t be done until later and your postponed visit would be welcomed. It shouldn’t break your heart, your aunt won’t know the difference. And if you go, please do not hug or kiss anyone.

I’m sorry for your loss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you drive to Kiawah?

I know the answer is no. That was our back up back up plan. We have flights to Florida that I want to cancel but can't cancel online and don't have time to be on hold for an hour. This was already rebooked from our international spring break. Maybe that is why I can't cancel online.

I don’t understand this compulsive desire to go SOMEWHERE ANYWHERE. If you are so rich, surely you have a nice home too. It won’t kill you to stay there for a little while. This is all unprecedented.

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Anonymous wrote:Here's that Level 3 travel warning you've been asking for

But only abroad. Soooo many people are still going ahead with domestic travel and that will be the biggest culprit now. But no warnings on domestic travel.

That’s going to likely become a state by state decision, plus banning domestic flights will do little. People can still drive

At this point if people are too stupid to see the dangers in ALL travel, then we as stupid nation deserve what is to come.

Everyone needs to stop acting like idiots that require a ban in order for us to stop travel. We are a first world country with excellent education and pride ourselves on our critical thinking skills compared to rote memorization yet we are too dumb to see the writing on the wall here.

THANK YOU!!!

I can't believe there are idiots still asking about whether they should travel for weddings and dates. Corporations are making decisions to forgo millions upon millions of dollars of revenue which is very atypical of businesses. They're doing so because stopping the spread is the #1 priority right now and rightfully so. And yet you have selfish, dense individuals coming on here asking if they should attend weddings, stay in hotels, etc. No, No, No. Stay home as much as possible. Stop being an entitled, selfish moron.

Typically, I wouldn't use this type of language, but there is no reason to think your personal convenience should trump public health concerns.

The family wedding Im supposed to go to next week is still on. I feel horrible if I dont go, but I feel like my hands are tied. I wish there would be mandatory rescheduling for these type of events from the actual venues or states/cities.

[Anonymous]

Someone I know is flying to the Caribbean with his wife next week for about 5 days. Is this crazy or NBD?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Disney Cruise - no new sailings from this Saturday through 3/31. Wish they would extend it to include our 4/6 cruise.

Good. They should cancel all cruises forever.

Listen, I get cruises are ABOVE your station in life, but thousands and thousands of people all over the world enjoy them. Yes, cancel them until this is fully under control, but forever is just stupid. In 10 cruises, on different lines, I have never become sick nor has anyone with me. We just practice good hygiene and wash our hands frequently.

They are bad for several reasons. The main reasons are that they are perfect conduits to spread diseases but worst of all, they are horrible for the environment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone I know is flying to the Caribbean with his wife next week for about 5 days. Is this crazy or NBD?

The Caribbean isnt the problem, its people from the US who will spread it to the Caribbean unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone I know is flying to the Caribbean with his wife next week for about 5 days. Is this crazy or NBD?

The Caribbean isnt the problem, its people from the US who will spread it to the Caribbean unfortunately.

Maybe this "someone" will arrive at the airport and be told to get their ass back on the plane and go home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's that Level 3 travel warning you've been asking for

But only abroad. Soooo many people are still going ahead with domestic travel and that will be the biggest culprit now. But no warnings on domestic travel.

That’s going to likely become a state by state decision, plus banning domestic flights will do little. People can still drive

At this point if people are too stupid to see the dangers in ALL travel, then we as stupid nation deserve what is to come.

Everyone needs to stop acting like idiots that require a ban in order for us to stop travel. We are a first world country with excellent education and pride ourselves on our critical thinking skills compared to rote memorization yet we are too dumb to see the writing on the wall here.

THANK YOU!!!

I can't believe there are idiots still asking about whether they should travel for weddings and dates. Corporations are making decisions to forgo millions upon millions of dollars of revenue which is very atypical of businesses. They're doing so because stopping the spread is the #1 priority right now and rightfully so. And yet you have selfish, dense individuals coming on here asking if they should attend weddings, stay in hotels, etc. No, No, No. Stay home as much as possible. Stop being an entitled, selfish moron.

Typically, I wouldn't use this type of language, but there is no reason to think your personal convenience should trump public health concerns.

The family wedding Im supposed to go to next week is still on. I feel horrible if I dont go, but I feel like my hands are tied. I wish there would be mandatory rescheduling for these type of events from the actual venues or states/cities.

Your hands are not tied. You cannot depend on the bride and groom who are too in love and consumed with themselves right now to think about your welfare or the welfare of the guests. Should they? YES. But they are currently in their little love bubble and feel together they can conquer anything so even a freaking pandemic is not going to wake them up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Disney Cruise - no new sailings from this Saturday through 3/31. Wish they would extend it to include our 4/6 cruise.

Good. They should cancel all cruises forever.

Listen, I get cruises are ABOVE your station in life, but thousands and thousands of people all over the world enjoy them. Yes, cancel them until this is fully under control, but forever is just stupid. In 10 cruises, on different lines, I have never become sick nor has anyone with me. We just practice good hygiene and wash our hands frequently.

They are bad for several reasons. The main reasons are that they are perfect conduits to spread diseases but worst of all, they are horrible for the environment.

So are airplanes, but I don’t see you asking to ban those. You just think you’re so above it all.