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State Dept. Raises Travel Warning to Parts of Italy and South Korea to Highest Level

State Dept. Raises Travel Warning to Parts of Italy and South Korea to Highest Level

The U.S. Department of State is asking U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the regions of Italy and South Korea amidst the increased spread of the coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence, who was appointed to head up the White House task force that is addressing Covid-19, announced that the United States has raised the travel warning to those two areas to level 4, its most severe warning.
The advisory is for two …

American, Delta Suspend Flights to Milan from U.S.

American, Delta Suspend Flights to Milan from U.S.

Just one day after American Airlines said it was suspending flights linking Milan with New York and Miami, Delta Air Lines suspended New York-Milan flights as well. Both airlines cited a significant reduction in demand for tickets as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the region.
American plans to resume flights to Milan from both cities on April 25.
Delta’s last flight to Milan will depart on March 2 from New …

New York Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags in Grocery Stores

New York Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags in Grocery Stores

The confusion of a tourist in a German supermarket who finds himself at the checkout lane with all his purchases but no plastic bag offered will soon be commonplace in New York City as well.
A new rule that goes into effect on Sunday will cause grocery stores and supermarkets to stop handing out free single-use plastic bags to customers at the register. Customers will be encouraged to purchase reusable shopping bags …

United Slashes Flights to Asia Amidst Coronavirus Fears

United Slashes Flights to Asia Amidst Coronavirus Fears

United Airlines said Friday it was significantly reducing the number of flights it offers to Asian destinations as a result of the spread of the coronavirus in the region.
The airline is suspending several flights to Tokyo’s Narita Airport including those from Los Angeles International and Washington Dulles International airports from March 8, 2020 through April 24. It is cancelling flights to Narita from Chicago O’Hare International Airport from March 8 …

CDC: Coronavirus Could Cause ‘Severe Disruption’ in U.S.

CDC: Coronavirus Could Cause ‘Severe Disruption’ in U.S.

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they believe the coronavirus could cause “severe disruption” to the lives of ordinary people in the United States, and that they are preparing for the possibility of a pandemic.
Nancy Messonier, the director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases said in a briefing on Tuesday that American businesses, schools, and communities should brace themselves for potential …

Southwest Airlines to Offer Non-Stop Service from Denver to Steamboat Springs

Southwest Airlines to Offer Non-Stop Service from Denver to Steamboat Springs

Southwest Airlines announced plans to offer seasonal non-stop daily service from Denver to Steamboat Springs
Flights to Yampa Valley Regional Airport are slated to start by year-end.
“Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, or just enjoy a winter wonderland, Steamboat Springs has something for everyone,” said Adam Decaire, the airline’s vice president for network planning.
Steamboat Springs is an internationally known winter ski resort destination and is also home to natural hot springs that …

Hyatt to Open New Properties in Miami and Turkey

Hyatt to Open New Properties in Miami and Turkey

Hyatt Hotels announced plans for two new properties, a Grand Hyatt in Miami and a Hyatt Regency in Izmir, Turkey.
The Grand Hyatt will be adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, which was recently renovated.  The 800-key property will feature 12 floors of guest rooms that have views of Miami Beach as well as two floors of meeting and event space including ballrooms.  The hotel will be connected to the …