As countries close their borders and airlines cancel flights, there’s one thing travelers can count on during the coronavirus pandemic: expecting the unexpected. While this ideology may be dogma for seasoned jet setters, navigating an unforeseen travel snafu can be difficult for even the most confident traveler when under the stress of rapidly evolving restrictions…
Will my airline give me a refund due to the coronavirus? As the World Health Organization formally declared the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic and the US imposed travel restrictions on Europe, airlines have responded by introducing more flexible change policies to help customers who may need to postpone or cancel trips. Airlines are introducing more flexible rebooking policies…
Fortunately, but Airbnb also has implemented changes to its cancellation policies in response to the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, which saw the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a global pandemic last Wednesday. The short-term letting giant, which currently hosts over five million properties in almost 200 countries, says it is committed to hosts who…
Lufthansa Group has changed its previous estimations on coronavirus impact to its network. The group now expects it might need to cut up to 50% of its flight capacity and is considering taking out of service its entire fleet of Airbus A380 for the time being. “[…] The extent to which the entire Airbus A380…
With the rising number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases in the northern part of Italy, a lot of air companies operating in the region are forced to change their schedules and plans. The low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced a major adjustment to its flight schedule – starting from 11 March, it stops its all flights…
1. Oxygen or for how long is there oxygen in masks In about 15 minutes. It is estimated that during this time the pilot will be able to lower the aircraft so that passengers can breathe normally. It’s also good to know that when you’re at high altitude without an oxygen mask, you have 15…
A recent study in the USA by the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center in conjunction with DietDetective.com revealed that the quality of drinking water varies wildly by airline and many provide passengers with water that is not safe to drink. The 2011 Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR) requires US airlines to provide passengers and crew with safe drinking water. The 2019 Airline Water Study…
The coronavirus epidemic in more than 30 countries all over the world has forced a number of airlines to suspend flights to and from China – one of the busiest tourist markets in the world. Flights to and from Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus, have been massively discontinued, and cancellation of flights has spread…
Airport scanners – Big Brother or Big Mother? Security concerns have made air travel a pretty invasive affair, but the security process is actually designed to protect us, the passengers. It is critical to the safety of all who fly that hold luggage, hand luggage and each passenger’s physical person are all checked by scanners…
What rights does a passenger have in case of a baggage problem? Baggage problems are a nightmare for many passengers. Damage to, delay, or even worse, loss of meticulously packed belongings might significantly complicate your journey. It’s good to remember that when you entrust your baggage to the airline you have certain rights. You are…
