With COVID-19 still a global pandemic, tour operators have been forced to re-evaluate their plans for the coming weeks, with many extending their period of suspension and updating their travel policies to now include the postponed Passion Play in Oberammergau.
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G Adventures extends suspension period
G Adventures, which announced a wave of tour cancellations last week, says it will extend its suspension period until the end of May.

Air Canada temporarily lays off 5,000+ flight attendants
Air Canada is temporarily laying off more than 5,100 flight attendants as it slashes capacity due to travel restrictions and border closures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are a resilient industry and together we’ll weather this storm”: ACTA
ACTA is working nonstop on behalf of members during this unprecedented crisis, delivering the message to the federal government “that Canadian travel agencies and the entire travel industry require urgent financial support to sustain the industry and they need it NOW.”

Travel insurers putting those who need immediate assistance first
Canada’s travel insurers are imploring with Canadians to help prioritize calls during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Sunwing focuses on repatriation with 100K passengers in destination
Sunwing is letting passengers and agents know that all southbound flights March 17 – April 9 are cancelled and that it is shifting its focus to repatriation flights as it works to bring Canadians home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Air Canada, Air Transat, Sunwing have updated information in wake of advisory
TORONTO — Following a gruelling weekend for travel agents and suppliers, a number of airlines and tour operators have updates in the wake of the Canadian government’s global travel advisory, announced March 13, warning Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada, a warning that set off an unprecedented wave of rebookings and cancellations.

Sunwing updates flexible change policy
Sunwing is now offering an updated flexible change policy.

This is Canadians’ biggest pet peeve while travelling
Canadians are known for being polite, so it should come as no surprise that we’d dislike anyone who isn’t.

Coronavirus updates from Goway, CLIA & TravelBrands’ CEO
With the coronavirus outbreak still dominating headlines around the world, travel companies and organizations continue to make updates to their travel policies and screening measures.