Following the COVID-19 outbreak, cruise lines like Disney, Norwegian and Viking are implementing strict travel restrictions to protect passengers and crew members.

President Donald Trump likened the fight against the coronavirus to waging a war during a Coronavirus Task Force press conference on Wednesday. The task force provided updates on the pandemic response efforts, including the president’s invocation of the Defense Production Act to address the shortage of medical supplies as well as the closure of the Canadian and Mexican borders....

Tourists trapped away from their home countries because of the coronavirus and the plight of a Tennessee couple illustrates the desperation they are facing

The U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory worldwide to Level 4: Do Not Travel in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to two U.S. officials with knowledge of the decision, NBC News reports. The advisory instructs U.S. citizens not to travel abroad and mandate that Americans overseas return to the U.S. or shelter in place. “The Department of...

President Donald Trump has announced that he’s invoking a federal provision that allows the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement came on a fast-moving day of developments. Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jointly announced that the U.S.-Canada border would be closed, except for essential personnel and for trade, as the...

The coronavirus pandemic that’s caused many Americans to avoid airports has others booking spur-of-the moment trips at dirt-cheap ticket prices

Max Wagner has been trying to cancel his trip for weeks. The Chicago man and his friends booked their vacation to Bangkok and Vietnam – with a layover in Seoul, South Korea – last October. Wagner says he’s called Korean Air 10-20 times over the last two weeks, and the same thing happens every time. “’It’s just a dial tone…

The severity of the coronavirus crisis has made the decision clear for many travelers but are some travel companies making it harder for customers to get answers and their money? NBC 5’s Lisa Parker responds.

Many travel companies are offering fee waivers and flexible cancellation policies as coronavirus cases continue to rise. NBC 5 Responds compiled a list of travel companies and their current policies amid the spread of COVID-19. American United Delta Southwest Korean Air Alaska Porter Allegiant Frontier Spirit JetBlue Hawaiian Sun Country Marriott Hilton VRBO Airbnb Expedia Travelocity Orbitz Avalon Waterways Carnival…

The decision by President Donald Trump to restrict most travel from 26 European countries sparked chaos at airports and confusion early Thursday, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world.

President Trump is banning most Europeans from entering the United States for 30 days to try to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

As people around the world canceled their trips because of fears of the new coronavirus, Ashley Henkel booked three.

Coronavirus concerns are having a big impact on Chicago area businesses, but it’s not all negative. Elmhurst travel agency owner Frank Adorno said the phone has stopped ringing for new business, noting existing customers are expressing worry about being quarantined. “People can’t spend two weeks away from their job or their family,” Adorno said. Adorno said a large group...

Coronavirus concerns are having a big impact on Chicago area businesses, but it’s not all negative. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

The U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens against traveling by cruise ship due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recommended Sunday that elderly and vulnerable Americans limit their exposure to travel and large crowds as the world fights the coronavirus outbreak.

The spread of coronavirus and cutbacks in domestic and international airline schedules continue to raise concerns and insecurities for those with travel plans for the next few weeks and months. If your airline cancels your flight, your employer restricts business travel or an organization cancels its scheduled conference, your decision about whether to go or stay home will be made for...

United Airlines announced deep cuts to its schedule next month amid the global coronavirus outbreak and slowing demand.  The airline will cut international flights by 20% and domestic flights by 10%. Some wide-body planes will be parked, the company said Wednesday. United shares fell after its announcement but later recovered from the lows of the day, and were down 0.4% at…

To pack or not to pack? To pay for travel insurance or not? Amid coronavirus concerns, travelers have been experiencing mixed feelings when it comes to trips planned ahead of time. NBC 5’s Lisa Parker Responds.

The coronavirus has infected more than 80,000 people worldwide. Many cases so far have been in countries that are popular tourist destinations: 78,000 in China, 1,200 in South Korea, 800 in Japan, and 300 in Italy. This scare has prompted a 60% jump in insurance policies sold in the United States in the past month, according to InsureMyTrip. If you have booked a...