WHAT TO KNOW IF YOU'RE PLANNING A TRIP
With the coronavirus forcing travellers to rework travel plans, here's what you need to know
AIRLINES
The situation is fluid and flight cancellations and policies differ, so travellers should check airlines' websites for updated information. Most major airlines - including
Delta, Emirates, Lufthansa, United and American - have suspended flights to mainland China through the end of April. Airlines have suspended some flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul and northern Italy
CRUISE SHIPS
Cruise lines have been moving Asia-based ships to other destinations such as Australia and Alaska and are turning away potential travellers who have recently travelled in Iran, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. Some cruise lines, including Norwegian and Royal Caribbean, are denying boarding to passengers who travelled through northern Italy.
Cancellation policies vary. Royal Caribbean says guests who can't board because they have travelled in certain regions will get refunds
HOTELS
Big chains are waiving cancellation fees for guests who had planned to travel to or from affected areas. Marriott, which has closed 90 hotels in China, is waiving cancellation fees through March 15 for hotels in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Italy. Guests travelling from those countries can cancel without a fee. Hilton has closed 150 hotels in China. It is waiving cancellation fees for China, S Korea and Saudi Arabia through March 31 and Italy through March 8
HOME STAY
Airbnb is letting travellers going to and from China cancel their reservations without a penalty through April 1. Fees will be waived for guests travelling to or from South Korea through March 9. The company says it will also waive cancellation fees in other locations if government or health authorities restrict access to cities, if flights are cancelled or if guests are diagnosed or suspect they could be ill