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

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Even if you aren’t at high risk, aren’t you nervous about being quarantined if the situation changes while on your trip?

I mean if they feed me and pay my salary and I am not in a shithole I am totally ok with it.

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They're not going to pay you. That's between you and your job which I'm pretty sure will require you (and most people) to take unpaid leave. That's what happened to the corona ship tourists who weren't retired.

Can’t I take FMLA though or some other medical leave?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I haven't figured out how to search individual threads, so apologies if this has been addressed, but what would you do if you have already booked a cruise (Disney to be exact) with kids for mid-April.

I'm torn between:

cancelling (right now, I'd only lose my deposit);

holding out and waiting to see if Disney will start canceling and hopefully I'll get a full refund; or

recognizing that we're all healthy, it likely won't be an issue, and enjoying ourselves (at the risk of getting stuck on the boat/quarantined).

I love Disney and Disney cruises. I would not get on a cruise right now. I would try to get a credit. I would not want to get stuck on a cruise ship.

That being said, we have plans to go to Florida for spring break and we plan on going. We were going to a theme park but may just hang out at the beach instead.

I would wait and see if they cancel.
By mid-April the virus may already be well into the general population and treated as a regular flu (focusing on defending the vulnerable rather than isolating the carriers).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH wants my sister to cancel her visit in 3 weeks. She's coming from Seattle. I think she's going to be really sad and super annoyed with DH, who's a known control freak. I also thin he'll veto my plan to pick her up from the airport and take the kids to NYC (without DH)...most likely he will say going anywhere would be taking a risk of contracting and transmitting the virus. However, we would be staying in an outer boro with family, not at a hotel or hanging out in Times Square.

Should sister cancel/postpone visit? Should I push for NYC? We're talking long weekend end of March.

You should advise DH to self isolate preventatively while sister visits and enjoy your time with sis and kids.
What a jerk!!

[Anonymous]

Belgium in mid-April, with healthy teenagers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Even if you aren’t at high risk, aren’t you nervous about being quarantined if the situation changes while on your trip?

I mean if they feed me and pay my salary and I am not in a shithole I am totally ok with it.

....

They're not going to pay you. That's between you and your job which I'm pretty sure will require you (and most people) to take unpaid leave. That's what happened to the corona ship tourists who weren't retired.

Can’t I take FMLA though or some other medical leave?

If you are sick, sure. But most people aren't going to be that sick. I could simply work from home for the 2 weeks, because I have a nice employer and a job where I could still get stuff done.

[Anonymous]

They have some really sweet deals to Alaska and Hawaii from SF for March-May!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Even if you aren’t at high risk, aren’t you nervous about being quarantined if the situation changes while on your trip?

I mean if they feed me and pay my salary and I am not in a shithole I am totally ok with it.

....

They're not going to pay you. That's between you and your job which I'm pretty sure will require you (and most people) to take unpaid leave. That's what happened to the corona ship tourists who weren't retired.

Can’t I take FMLA though or some other medical leave?

If you are sick, sure. But most people aren't going to be that sick. I could simply work from home for the 2 weeks, because I have a nice employer and a job where I could still get stuff done.

Yeah I can work from home normally too.
But what if I don’t have my laptop? I guess I should bring it with me on my domestic travels, even for leisure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Even if you aren’t at high risk, aren’t you nervous about being quarantined if the situation changes while on your trip?

I mean if they feed me and pay my salary and I am not in a shithole I am totally ok with it.

....

They're not going to pay you. That's between you and your job which I'm pretty sure will require you (and most people) to take unpaid leave. That's what happened to the corona ship tourists who weren't retired.

Can’t I take FMLA though or some other medical leave?

If you are sick, sure. But most people aren't going to be that sick. I could simply work from home for the 2 weeks, because I have a nice employer and a job where I could still get stuff done.

Yeah I can work from home normally too.
But what if I don’t have my laptop? I guess I should bring it with me on my domestic travels, even for leisure.

I would definitely keep the laptop on you for your travels, at least until all this settles down.

[Anonymous]

What is the latest date you would go to NYC? Assume a Broadway show is part of the trip, but everything else is negotiable, bringing lots of hand sanitizer, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the latest date you would go to NYC? Assume a Broadway show is part of the trip, but everything else is negotiable, bringing lots of hand sanitizer, etc.

Just play it by ear. I'd definitely still go for right now. Keep an eye on your hotel cancellation dates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the latest date you would go to NYC? Assume a Broadway show is part of the trip, but everything else is negotiable, bringing lots of hand sanitizer, etc.

Just play it by ear. I'd definitely still go for right now. Keep an eye on your hotel cancellation dates.

Well, we promised a family member a show (gift), and we were supposed to go a month from now. Should we bump it up and if so, by how much?

[Anonymous]

DH wants my sister to cancel her visit in 3 weeks. She's coming from Seattle. I think she's going to be really sad and super annoyed with DH, who's a known control freak. I also thin he'll veto my plan to pick her up from the airport and take the kids to NYC (without DH)...most likely he will say going anywhere would be taking a risk of contracting and transmitting the virus. However, we would be staying in an outer boro with family, not at a hotel or hanging out in Times Square.

I agree with your DH. I would not host someone from Seattle or travel to pick her up in NYC. Sister can visit after this is over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the latest date you would go to NYC? Assume a Broadway show is part of the trip, but everything else is negotiable, bringing lots of hand sanitizer, etc.

Just play it by ear. I'd definitely still go for right now. Keep an eye on your hotel cancellation dates.

Well, we promised a family member a show (gift), and we were supposed to go a month from now. Should we bump it up and if so, by how much?

I’d go as soon as humanly possible or postpone indefinitely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the latest date you would go to NYC? Assume a Broadway show is part of the trip, but everything else is negotiable, bringing lots of hand sanitizer, etc.

Just play it by ear. I'd definitely still go for right now. Keep an eye on your hotel cancellation dates.

Well, we promised a family member a show (gift), and we were supposed to go a month from now. Should we bump it up and if so, by how much?

I’d go as soon as humanly possible or postpone indefinitely.

Yeah, we’re thinking early next week (which is earliest we can swing it). Plan is to drive (mass transportation being a concern). One night in hotel only, drive back next morning.

[Anonymous]

Disney is looking less and less likely. Week before Easter.