Coronavirus cases skyrocket on stranded cruise ships; DOT says airlines cannot deny cash refunds, and more
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Coronavirus cases skyrocket on board stranded cruise ships
As of Thursday, 189 people from the Holland America Zaandam had exhibited flu-like symptoms. The Zaandam, along with numerous other cruise ships, has been stranded at sea for weeks as multiple ports have refused her entry, citing concerns over the sick passengers on board.
The ship, along with Holland America’s Rotterdam, was allowed to dock in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday. Chartered flights will ferry healthy passengers home.
Related: See all of TPG’s coronavirus coverage here
Department of Transportation: Airlines cannot refuse cash refunds for canceled flights
There’s been a lot of debate on this topic, but the DOT has always been clear: Passengers whose flights are canceled can demand their money back.
Related: Why you should wait until the last minute to ask for a refund
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It has to do with the tax waiver that was issued to help bail out struggling airlines.
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This will help offset that increase in the annual fee this year.
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We have your pros-and-cons list.
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Alaska and American Airlines announce full reciprocal mileage earning
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