Photos of deserted, nearly empty airports around the world show how coronavirus has decimated air travel

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The US State Department has issued travel advisories for several countries…

The US State Department has issued travel advisories for several countries…
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...including China, which has been given a level 3 travel advisory.

...including China, which has been given a level 3 travel advisory.

Source: Business Insider

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Level 3 suggests travelers reconsider nonessential trips.

Level 3 suggests travelers reconsider nonessential trips.

South Korea has also been given a level 3.

South Korea has also been given a level 3.
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Japan, Italy, and Iran are all level 2, while Hong Kong sits at level 1.

Japan, Italy, and Iran are all level 2, while Hong Kong sits at level 1.

At 26 deaths, Iran has the highest number of coronavirus-caused deaths outside of China.

At 26 deaths, Iran has the highest number of coronavirus-caused deaths outside of China.
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Italy has now seen 14 deaths as well.

Italy has now seen 14 deaths as well.

No COVID-19 patients have died in the US yet.

No COVID-19 patients have died in the US yet.
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The CDC has also issued health alerts for Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

The CDC has also issued health alerts for Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

The World Health Organization said on Monday that COVID-19 has “pandemic potential.”

The World Health Organization said on Monday that COVID-19 has “pandemic potential.”
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WHO previously called COVID-19 a “global health emergency.”

WHO previously called COVID-19 a “global health emergency.”

Fears of air travel safety have started mounting with the spread of the coronavirus.

Fears of air travel safety have started mounting with the spread of the coronavirus.

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Air travel has been one of the reasons COVID-19 has spread globally, including in the US.

Air travel has been one of the reasons COVID-19 has spread globally, including in the US.

The US Department of Homeland Security released a list of 11 US airports where flights from China will be allowed to land in.

The US Department of Homeland Security released a list of 11 US airports where flights from China will be allowed to land in.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

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This list includes the New York area's John F. Kennedy and Newark airports, California's Los Angeles and San Francisco airports, and airports in Atlanta, Seattle-Tacoma, Honolulu, Washington Dulles, Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit, and Chicago O'Hare.

This list includes the New York area's John F. Kennedy and Newark airports, California's Los Angeles and San Francisco airports, and airports in Atlanta, Seattle-Tacoma, Honolulu, Washington Dulles, Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit, and Chicago O'Hare.

The US has also started barring foreign nationals who have been in China in the past 14 days from entering the country.

The US has also started barring foreign nationals who have been in China in the past 14 days from entering the country.

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US citizens and residents who have traveled to China in the past two weeks will undergo a health screening and self-quarantine instead.

US citizens and residents who have traveled to China in the past two weeks will undergo a health screening and self-quarantine instead.

More than 200,000 flights have been canceled because of the novel coronavirus, CNBC reported.

More than 200,000 flights have been canceled because of the novel coronavirus, CNBC reported.

Source: CNBC

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This has also caused the price of jet fuel to decrease significantly.

This has also caused the price of jet fuel to decrease significantly.

COVID-19 may also cause the first drop of air travel requests since 2009, CNBC reported.

COVID-19 may also cause the first drop of air travel requests since 2009, CNBC reported.

Source: CNBC

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The International Air Transport Association has predicted a $29.3 billion loss in passenger revenue this year.

The International Air Transport Association has predicted a $29.3 billion loss in passenger revenue this year.

Source: International Air Transport Association

At least 73 airlines have suspended flights to China…

At least 73 airlines have suspended flights to China…

Source: Business Insider

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...and more than 62 global airlines have canceled flights to other coronavirus-infected countries like Iran, Italy, and South Korea.

...and more than 62 global airlines have canceled flights to other coronavirus-infected countries like Iran, Italy, and South Korea.

Source: Business Insider

This includes Air New Zealand, Jazeera Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qatar Airways, to name a few.

This includes Air New Zealand, Jazeera Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qatar Airways, to name a few.

Source: Business Insider

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American, Delta, and United have also suspended flights to China.

American, Delta, and United have also suspended flights to China.

Source: Business Insider

JetBlue has started offering free flight cancellations and changes for trips booked between February 27 and March 11 for flights that were set to be taken by June 1.

JetBlue has started offering free flight cancellations and changes for trips booked between February 27 and March 11 for flights that were set to be taken by June 1.

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The airline currently doesn't offer flights to Europe or Asia. Instead, it services the US, Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The airline currently doesn't offer flights to Europe or Asia. Instead, it services the US, Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Korean Air announced on Tuesday that one of their flight attendants has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Korean Air announced on Tuesday that one of their flight attendants has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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It's now disinfecting the aircraft and telling its flight attendants who feel any symptoms to self-quarantine.

It's now disinfecting the aircraft and telling its flight attendants who feel any symptoms to self-quarantine.

Meanwhile, Cathay Pacific has announced that it would stop offering in-flight hot towels, pillows, blankets, magazines, and duty-free sales.

Meanwhile, Cathay Pacific has announced that it would stop offering in-flight hot towels, pillows, blankets, magazines, and duty-free sales.

Source: Cathay Pacific

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United said on Monday that the demand for flights to China has dropped 100%...

United said on Monday that the demand for flights to China has dropped 100%...

...while demand for flights to Asia has dropped 75%, The Points Guy reported.

...while demand for flights to Asia has dropped 75%, The Points Guy reported.

Source: The Points Guy

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