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....

Spirit Airlines is temporarily suspending flights to several airports across Connecticut, New York and New Jersey in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel advisory for the areas. The airline confirmed it will be suspending service at the following airports: New York LaGuardia (LGA) Newark (EWR) Hartford (BDL) Niagara Falls (IAG) Plattsburgh (PBG) A company spokesperson...

President Trump is abandoning his plan to get the economy going again by Easter and extending guidance to practice social distancing until April 30th. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 doubled in just two days over the weekend, and now sits at more than 2,400.

Business for Hertz bus driver Salim Kizito at Bradley International Airport is more than just idling, its all but hit the brakes. “So far I still have a job but some of my fellow drivers are out, Kizito said. On a normal Friday in March, Kizito says he’d see about 300 customers, but new numbers released Friday by the Connecticut…

Bradley International Airport is seeing a significant impact in passenger traffic from the coronavirus pandemic

The U.S. State Department said that it is working “around the clock” to help thousands of Americans who are struggling to get home during the coronavirus pandemic. Connecticut residents are among those stranded in foreign countries. “I know I’ll make it back to Connecticut. I know I’ll be OK,” said Carl Lepack, who is from Manchester. Lepack is currently...

The U.S. State Department said that it is working ‘around the clock’ to help thousands of Americans who are struggling to get home during the coronavirus pandemic. Connecticut residents are among those stranded in foreign countries

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

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.

While the spread of the coronavirus is prompting some people to rebook or cancel their flights, airports are ready for the passengers who do want to fly. Air travelers may notice some new precautionary measures at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. Currently, passengers are not being screened for COVID-19 symptoms, according to the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), which operated…

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…

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

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

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...