United has suspended dozens of flights to China, while the airline (along with Delta and American Airlines) has also issued travel waivers for those on schedule to travel on any affected routes.
American Airlines and Delta have also issued travel waivers but have yet to announce any flight cancellations.
For travelers booked on Hong Kong flights with American Airlines, the flight change fee will be waived for those who bought a ticket by January 28, were scheduled to fly between January 28 and February 29, and can travel through March 31. "Travelers with Wuhan in their journey are being screened by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control upon arrival to New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago-O'Hare and Los Angeles, in addition to screenings in China. Other U.S. airports are also reportedly screening passengers who have Wuhan as part of their travel journey," Delta warns on itsThe ongoing threat of the coronavirus has caused waves of fear across the globe including in the U.S.
"Airlines are prepared to work with public health authorities when there are outbreaks of communicable diseases with well-developed standards and best practices. IATA will provide further updates as appropriate," it added.
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