COVID-19 pandemic triggers indefinite closure of Eiffel Tower in Paris
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
Flying soon? Cleanings increased, and other coronavirus precautions at DTW
Additional precautions are being taken at Detroit Metro Airport and Willow Run Airport amid the growing number of coronavirus cases.
For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
TSA says to keep phones, wallets, keys out of airport bins to prevent coronavirus spread
TSA is advising passengers not to put their phones, keys, or wallets in the bins when they check into a flight.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
Vatican City reports its first case of coronavirus days after Pope tested negative
Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold.
Alaska Airlines announces ‘March-Forward’ sale with rates starting at $20
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
Should you cancel your trip? CDC urges travelers to avoid several countries impacted by coronavirus
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
Travel expert talks coronavirus and if you should change your plans
David Fishman says you shouldn't cancel - unless there is an FAA warning. Right now that includes Northern Italy, Iran, South Korea and China. It also depends on when you are planning to travel.
Detroit travelers return from Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
As more people are diagnosed globally with coronavirus, fliers abroad have returned to Detroit and airlines are canceling flights to Italy.
Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
United Airlines latest airline to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Online petition asks American Airlines, United, Delta to seat families together
Thousands of people have signed an online petition asking for top airlines to seat families together on planes at no additional charge.
United Airlines raising checked-bag fees beginning in March
The increased fee policy will take effect for travel beginning March 6.
New Jersey man suffocates after getting caught in chairlift at Colorado resort, coroner says
Eagle County Coroner Kara Bettis said that 46-year-old Jason Varnish of Short Hills died of positional asphyxia Thursday at Vail Mountain's Blue Sky Basin area.
American Airlines passenger says man assaulted her by continuously punching seat
An American Airlines passenger has called out the carrier and its employees for failing to act when a man seated behind her during a recent flight allegedly kept punching the top of her seat, an attack she’s since described as an "assault."
Mich. woman arrested in Rome for death of husband in 2002
A Michigan woman has been arrested in Rome in connection with the death of her husband back in 2002.