Travel Waiver for Swine Flu Infected States?
Apr 29, 2009, 6:18 am
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Travel Waiver for Swine Flu Infected States?
Will NW issue a travel waiver for state affected by the swine flu? I am supposed to travel to LAX this weekend and would rather push it back till they are not in a state of emergency. Any input?
Apr 29, 2009, 8:10 am
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I'm doubting it. The main reason they've been waiving fees on flights to MX is because the State department has posted an advisory strongly recommending US citizens from traveling to Mexico, as far as I know there’s no such advisory for southern California. Since so many states now have confirmed cases, I don’t see them waiving domestic fees unless things escalate quite a bit…most of this has been media hype anyways IMO. Particularly in these economic times, I think the airlines are going to want to protest as much revenue as possible and keep seats filled. Allowing such changes opens themselves up to the possibility of huge losses from people that will inevitably exploit the system.
Apr 29, 2009, 10:22 am
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Resist the media frenzy.
Apr 29, 2009, 10:48 am
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Apr 29, 2009, 11:17 am
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In fact, I myself have rabies right now, and you don't read about travel advisories for SEA. There's nothing wrong with me at fjkl;gjgkrtl;jek[adfzf 34554 blaaargh.
Apr 29, 2009, 11:44 am
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I just thought I'd ask because my wife doesn't want me to do my MR to LAX.
Apr 29, 2009, 2:33 pm
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For states in the United Mexican States, yes, there is a travel waiver in place. For states in the United States of America, no, there is no waiver.
Apr 29, 2009, 7:43 pm
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Only a guess, but I would suspect the travel industry might be issuing waivers within the coming days for all travel. One can argue that it is overkill, but when schools start closing i.e.all Texas high school sporting events cancelled for next two weeks, businesses stop any unnecessary travel from reccomendation from the govt, etc.. (long list)
Things might come to a screeching halt and everyone is blindsided.
Look at it as a good reason to take a month long fishing trip at a cabin in the woods (something I would welcome).
Just my opinion. I hope it doesn't come to this but I think we have a good chance of it happening.
Things might come to a screeching halt and everyone is blindsided.
Look at it as a good reason to take a month long fishing trip at a cabin in the woods (something I would welcome).
Just my opinion. I hope it doesn't come to this but I think we have a good chance of it happening.
Apr 30, 2009, 11:24 am
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My guess: Waiver limited to travelers to US and Mexico only
I'd suspect that there will be a waiver, not specific to any states, but for international travelers visiting US to rebook for a later travel, providing relief for international travelers. This summer is likely going to be hurt by this outbreak however. Travelers within the US are probably excluded as it's likely all states will be impacted in some way.
I know that some Japanese travel companies have already begun delaying their customer's travel....... It's unfortunate.
Jiburi
I know that some Japanese travel companies have already begun delaying their customer's travel....... It's unfortunate.
Jiburi
May 1, 2009, 9:19 pm
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May 1, 2009, 9:39 pm
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It's gonna be a little difficult since MEM found its first case yesterday. So should NW shut down the entire hublet?
So far, it doesn't seem to be much more (if any) than the normal flu.
A mountain out of a mole hill IMHO.
In MEM, no hand santitizer anywhere, no face masks anywhere. But some restaurants seem to have antibacterial wipes
So far, it doesn't seem to be much more (if any) than the normal flu.
A mountain out of a mole hill IMHO.
In MEM, no hand santitizer anywhere, no face masks anywhere. But some restaurants seem to have antibacterial wipes
May 1, 2009, 11:16 pm
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Saying California is in a state of emergency is a bit of an overstatement.
May 2, 2009, 2:46 am
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May 2, 2009, 9:04 am
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If you're referring to the San Andreas Fault, it is a 'strike-slip' fault in which both plates involved are moving horizontally, not vertically, so it will not cause any portion of the state to drop into the ocean.
May 2, 2009, 3:27 pm
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This morning, someone sitting across the aisle from me was wearing a mask, which i found particularly odd, considering there have been no reported cases in Georgia.