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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:On Carnival cruises, we now have until March 31st to reschedule should we choose to. If we do not, and go on the ship we will receive $200 to spend. This is for all customers, even those without insurance. I am glad they are doing the right thing.

I am scheduled to go during spring break and I will now wait a few weeks to decide, but I am glad to have this piece of mind that I will not be out a lot of money. Luckily, my airfare is also through Southwest, so that will be easy to change.

Feeling better today.

Who cares about money vs health?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:On Carnival cruises, we now have until March 31st to reschedule should we choose to. If we do not, and go on the ship we will receive $200 to spend. This is for all customers, even those without insurance. I am glad they are doing the right thing.

I am scheduled to go during spring break and I will now wait a few weeks to decide, but I am glad to have this piece of mind that I will not be out a lot of money. Luckily, my airfare is also through Southwest, so that will be easy to change.

Feeling better today.

Who cares about money vs health?

I do! I saved up for a couple of years for this trip. I didn't get new clothes or go out to eat because I wanted to be able to go on a family vacation. My kids haven't been on a trip in years. Money is important to me, sorry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:On Carnival cruises, we now have until March 31st to reschedule should we choose to. If we do not, and go on the ship we will receive $200 to spend. This is for all customers, even those without insurance. I am glad they are doing the right thing.

I am scheduled to go during spring break and I will now wait a few weeks to decide, but I am glad to have this piece of mind that I will not be out a lot of money. Luckily, my airfare is also through Southwest, so that will be easy to change.

Feeling better today.

Who cares about money vs health?

I do! I saved up for a couple of years for this trip. I didn't get new clothes or go out to eat because I wanted to be able to go on a family vacation. My kids haven't been on a trip in years. Money is important to me, sorry.

Seriously daddy warbucks, money influences a lot of travel decisions. Have you not read the umpteen questions on this forum of my kid/husband/I have a fever but should I travel tomorrow? People don’t want to pay the change fees.

[Anonymous]

Greek islands last week of May?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Greek islands last week of May?

Too soon to tell, but I’m guessing not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Napa Valley next week? (Would be going with girlfriends, no kids or elderly at home to worry about.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:On Carnival cruises, we now have until March 31st to reschedule should we choose to. If we do not, and go on the ship we will receive $200 to spend. This is for all customers, even those without insurance. I am glad they are doing the right thing.

I am scheduled to go during spring break and I will now wait a few weeks to decide, but I am glad to have this piece of mind that I will not be out a lot of money. Luckily, my airfare is also through Southwest, so that will be easy to change.

Feeling better today.

I hope the other lines follow suit although I’m disappointed it’s only until March 2021.

Do you know if you can cancel the new cruise, or no?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In San Francisco for work. Washing my hands, not touching my face, not shaking hands. I’m more concerned about the almost empty plane and empty airports I crossed to get here. We need to balance risk with life. The effect of fear on the economy is worth considering.

It will also not be good for the economy if 50-70 percent of the population contracts the virus, as scientists state is a possibility

Source? Because the infection rate in South Korea (very high number of tests, possibly more reliable than China numbers for multiple reasons) is 6,284 positives / 164,670 tested = .38%. So it seems shocking to me that they would estimate more than half of people would become infected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In San Francisco for work. Washing my hands, not touching my face, not shaking hands. I’m more concerned about the almost empty plane and empty airports I crossed to get here. We need to balance risk with life. The effect of fear on the economy is worth considering.

It will also not be good for the economy if 50-70 percent of the population contracts the virus, as scientists state is a possibility

Source? Because the infection rate in South Korea (very high number of tests, possibly more reliable than China numbers for multiple reasons) is 6,284 positives / 164,670 tested = .38%. So it seems shocking to me that they would estimate more than half of people would become infected.

3.8% sorry, typo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In San Francisco for work. Washing my hands, not touching my face, not shaking hands. I’m more concerned about the almost empty plane and empty airports I crossed to get here. We need to balance risk with life. The effect of fear on the economy is worth considering.

It will also not be good for the economy if 50-70 percent of the population contracts the virus, as scientists state is a possibility

Source? Because the infection rate in South Korea (very high number of tests, possibly more reliable than China numbers for multiple reasons) is 6,284 positives / 164,670 tested = .38%. So it seems shocking to me that they would estimate more than half of people would become infected.

3.8% sorry, typo.

DP here:
That 50-70% statistic is if NO ACTION IS TAKEN by governments to stop the spread of the illness.

Clearly we are starting to undertake a robust response.

[Anonymous]

South Africa in June?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In San Francisco for work. Washing my hands, not touching my face, not shaking hands. I’m more concerned about the almost empty plane and empty airports I crossed to get here. We need to balance risk with life. The effect of fear on the economy is worth considering.

It will also not be good for the economy if 50-70 percent of the population contracts the virus, as scientists state is a possibility

Source? Because the infection rate in South Korea (very high number of tests, possibly more reliable than China numbers for multiple reasons) is 6,284 positives / 164,670 tested = .38%. So it seems shocking to me that they would estimate more than half of people would become infected.

3.8% sorry, typo.

DP here:
That 50-70% statistic is if NO ACTION IS TAKEN by governments to stop the spread of the illness.

Clearly we are starting to undertake a robust response.

Who is we and what is the robust response? I mean absolutely no snark. Do you mean school closures in Seattle? That’s the only robust response I can think of.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In San Francisco for work. Washing my hands, not touching my face, not shaking hands. I’m more concerned about the almost empty plane and empty airports I crossed to get here. We need to balance risk with life. The effect of fear on the economy is worth considering.

It will also not be good for the economy if 50-70 percent of the population contracts the virus, as scientists state is a possibility

Source? Because the infection rate in South Korea (very high number of tests, possibly more reliable than China numbers for multiple reasons) is 6,284 positives / 164,670 tested = .38%. So it seems shocking to me that they would estimate more than half of people would become infected.

3.8% sorry, typo.

DP here:
That 50-70% statistic is if NO ACTION IS TAKEN by governments to stop the spread of the illness.

Clearly we are starting to undertake a robust response.

Our government is not taking robust action. Have you not been paying attention?

[Anonymous]

Big news from Royal Caribbean

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/03/06/royal-caribbean-allows-cancellations-48-hours-sailing-due-coronavirus-outbreak

Royal Caribbean announced its "Cruise With Confidence" policy allows guests on Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea to cancel up to 48 hours before a sailing.

Guests will receive a full credit for their fare, usable on any future sailing of the guest's choice in 2020 or 2021. The policy applies to both new and existing cruise bookings.

The policy applies to all cruises with a sailing date on or before July 31, 2020, and will be offered by the company's global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In San Francisco for work. Washing my hands, not touching my face, not shaking hands. I’m more concerned about the almost empty plane and empty airports I crossed to get here. We need to balance risk with life. The effect of fear on the economy is worth considering.

It will also not be good for the economy if 50-70 percent of the population contracts the virus, as scientists state is a possibility

Source? Because the infection rate in South Korea (very high number of tests, possibly more reliable than China numbers for multiple reasons) is 6,284 positives / 164,670 tested = .38%. So it seems shocking to me that they would estimate more than half of people would become infected.

3.8% sorry, typo.

DP here:
That 50-70% statistic is if NO ACTION IS TAKEN by governments to stop the spread of the illness.

Clearly we are starting to undertake a robust response.

I don't consider it robust when somebody TRIES to self quarantine and can't https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/05/nation/one-mans-two-week-coronavirus-self-quarantine-expensive-stressful-surprisingly-social/?fbclid=IwAR2oVfz-5tT168PH-SU9k95aHw8UHimkpoFxdiJdi3LlwaZySkzOxDlOGkk


Our government is not taking robust action. Have you not been paying attention?