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Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

Travel

It’s not just airlines and cruises taking a hit: Priceline parent says bookings down 51%

May 7, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on It’s not just airlines and cruises taking a hit: Priceline parent says bookings down 51%

Booking Holdings, which owns Booking.com, Priceline and Kayak, is cutting costs after coronavirus caused a plunge in travel reservations.

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Aviation leaders tell Congress new federal safety standards are a must for airlines, airports

May 6, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Aviation leaders tell Congress new federal safety standards are a must for airlines, airports

Aviation leaders told a Senate committee Wednesday that travelers won’t return in big numbers until they can be reassured air travel is safe.

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Norwegian Cruise Line gets rescue package a day after it warns of financial doom

May 6, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Norwegian Cruise Line gets rescue package a day after it warns of financial doom

The cruise operator said it has lined up $2.2 billion in financing that can keep it in business up to a year.

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Disney’s Shanghai theme park to reopen May 11 with precautions; what about US parks?

May 5, 2020May 6, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Disney’s Shanghai theme park to reopen May 11 with precautions; what about US parks?

Disney’s parks have been shut since March. On Tuesday the company stood by indefinite U.S. closures but said its Shanghai park will reopen May 11.

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Air Canada to start requiring temperature checks of passengers in latest coronavirus measure

May 4, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Air Canada to start requiring temperature checks of passengers in latest coronavirus measure

Airlines are stepping up measures to reassure passengers that flying is safe against COVID-19

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Airbnb to issue cleaning recommendations, including 24 hours between rentals

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Airbnb to issue cleaning recommendations, including 24 hours between rentals

The home-sharing service says the new standards are a step up from depending on renters to rate the cleanliness of accommodations.

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Pay now, book later: Hotels sell credits, offering deep discounts for future stays

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Pay now, book later: Hotels sell credits, offering deep discounts for future stays

Entrepreneurs and hotel groups are selling credits that can be bought at a discount to be used for future room nights, food and services.

Travel

Marriott plans to spray disinfectant in guest rooms, sanitize keys to stop COVID-19

April 21, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Marriott plans to spray disinfectant in guest rooms, sanitize keys to stop COVID-19

Marriott’s plan to assure guests of cleanliness is one of the first among major hotel chains as the industry prepares to lure guests back.

Travel

United Airlines workers come to the rescue of Houston families left hungry by coronavirus

April 20, 2020April 21, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on United Airlines workers come to the rescue of Houston families left hungry by coronavirus

United Airlines employees are pitching in to help the Houston Food Bank now that so many residents are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Travel

Coronavirus travel upside: More airlines banish the dreaded middle seat

April 18, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Coronavirus travel upside: More airlines banish the dreaded middle seat

Long considered one of the worst places to sit on a jetliner, middle seats are going unfilled in the name of social distancing

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