Israel Won’t Open Borders To Foreign Nationals In July
The Jerusalem Post is reporting that Israel will not open their borders to foreign nationals in July. Previously the ban was extended to June...
Companies Behaving Badly During COVID-19: Here’s What I Did And What You Can Do To Get Your Desired Result
COVID-19 has wreaked all sorts of havoc for companies and consumers that purchased everything from airfare to sports tickets.
While some companies have done right...
Final Week: Hyatt Offering Bonus Elite Qualifying Nights For Opening Or Spending On A Hyatt Credit Card, Should You Do It?
Update: DEAD! Don’t miss it if this becomes alive again. Sign up for deal notification alerts here!
Will New York Impose A Reciprocal Quarantine On Floridians?
Florida has required a 2 week quarantine on people coming from the New York Tri-State area since March. That end date of that order...
It Doesn’t Sound Like Americans Will Be Visiting Israel This Summer…
Israel is currently banning foreigners from entering the country until July 1st. That deadline has been extended multiple times.
Prime Minster Netanyahu said in a...
US Airlines Will Start Enforcing Mask Requirements, Including Suspension Of Flight Privileges; Will New Rules Make You More Or Less Likely To Fly?
Airlines for America announced on behalf of Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, and United, that they will start enforcing mask requirements at all...
I Skipped A Cathay Pacific Flight In February To Avoid COVID-19 And Flew To NYC, Was I Infected There Instead?
Update: Some commenters expressed doubts about the accuracy of taking one antibody test. The CDC says that if you take an antibody test with...
US-Canadian Land Border Closure Will Be Extended For Another 30 Days
Update, 6/9: Reuters reports that the US-Canada land border closure will be extended for another 30 days, through at least July 21st.
Immediate family is...
Are Simpler Weddings Something That Should Stay After The COVID-19 Pandemic Ends?
Last week I celebrated the wedding of my younger brother Akiva. It was a simple but beautiful affair, with just immediate family and a...
Turkish Airlines: 40% Discount Code For Healthcare Workers!
Turkish Airlines: 40% Discount Code For Healthcare Workers!
Healthcare workers can register via the link above to get a 40% off discount code for Turkish...
Free Night At The Wynn Or Encore Las Vegas For All First Responders!
Free Night At The Wynn Or Encore Las Vegas For All First Responders!
The Wynn and the Encore Las Vegas are offering a free room...
Canada Will Allow Immediate Family Members To Enter The Country, Subject To Quarantine
Prime Minister Trudeau announced today that Americans who have immediate family living in Canada can enter Canada starting at 11:59pm tonight. That includes "spouses,...
Under DOT Pressure, United Returns To Pre-Pandemic Refund Policy For Flight Changes
United has been desperately trying to avoid handing out refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the pandemic, United would provide refunds if they changed your...
President Trump Signs New PPP Flexibility Act Into Law!
The federal government’s PPP loan was designed to allow contractors, self-employed individuals, and small businesses under 501 employees to get emergency funding to keep...
Israel Voids All Entry Permits For Unmarried Foreign Students!
Israel was one of the first countries to ban foreign nationals due to coronavirus.
Recently they started easing restrictions, allowing in foreign students and people...
Roundup Of US Airlines Offering Bonus Miles Or Free Tickets For Traveling And Elite Miles For Credit Card Spending
Alaska:
50% bonus EQMs (elite qualifying miles) on flights through 12/31, no registration required.
Earn 2.5K EQMs elite qualifying miles for every $5K...
[Update: Nomination Period Ends Today!] JetBlue Finally Extends Mosaic Status! Plus Gift Mosaic Status, Double Points On Flights And Spending, And More!
Update: Today is the last day for Mosaic members to nominate someone else to have Mosaic status from 6/15/20-6/15/21. Have an extra nomination? Offer...
Now Live For June: Roundup Of AMEX Credits, Bonus Offers, Freebies, And New Benefits Added Due To Coronavirus; Where Have You Used Your Credits?
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Israel Won’t Open Borders To Foreign Nationals In June
Globes is reporting that Israel will not open their borders to foreign nationals in June. Previously the ban was extended to June 15 and...
Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, And United Extend Their Window To Book Tickets Without Cancellation Fees Through June 30th
If you flight is cancelled or is significantly changed, you can receive a cash refund per DoT regulations.
That's why I don't recommend cancelling a...
Israel Is Now Offering Quarantine Exemptions For Qualified Entrants That Have Recovered From COVID-19 With Antibodies
Israel's ban on foreigners currently runs through 6/15, though it has been extended several times and seems likely to be further extended.
There are exceptions,...
25 KN95 Face Masks For $29.99 Shipped From Newegg
25 KN95 Face Masks For $29.99 Shipped From Newegg
These KN95 masks don't offer medical grade protection, but do offer more protection than a 3...
Disney World Plans To Reopen In July; BYOM
Disney World is seeking approval from the state of Florida to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and EPCOT and Hollywood...
COVID-19 News Roundup 5/25/20: Super-Spreaders, Second Wave, Immunity Passports, El Al In Turkey, Worldwide Restrictions Roundup, Amare Stoudemire, And More
Previous COVID-19 roundups:
COVID-19 News Roundup 3/14/20: New Travel Bans, Airline Suspensions, Israel Shutdowns, An Alternate COVID Approach, JetBlue Ban, TSA Changes, Poll, And More
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US Bans Foreign Nationals Who Have Been To Brazil In The Past 2 Weeks
The US currently bans entry for foreign nationals who have been to China, Europe, Iran, and the UK within the past 2 weeks.
Brazil is...
Air Canada Offering Miles Or Non-Expiring Vouchers For Cancelations, Insists They Are In Compliance With The DoT For Not Refunding Flights
Air Canada is now allowing for bookings made from 3/1/20-6/30/20 to be converted into a voucher that has no expiration date.
Alternatively, you can convert...
President Trump Declares That Places Of Worship Are Deemed Essential, Will You Go Back Now?
President Trump announced today that the federal government deems places of worship to be essential and that he would override governors that don't allow...
Air Serbia’s New Schedule Causes Tel Aviv Flight Cancellations, But Don’t Rush To Cancel
In January and February many DansDeals readers grabbed what seemed like the deal of a lifetime, tickets to Israel for under $300 round-trip.
Now that...
[Updated With Extended Foreigners Ban And Cancellations] Roundup Of Airlines Cancelling Service To/From Israel Due To Coronavirus, And When Service Is Scheduled To Restart
Update, 5/20: Israel has extended their ban on foreigners and mandatory quarantine for returning citizens through at least 6/15. Returning residents can apply for...
Free Night In A Suite At The Venetian Las Vegas For All Essential Workers!
The Venetian Las Vegas is giving away a free night in a suite for all essential workers!
Get 1 complimentary night as an essential...
Ends Today! Qatar Airways Giving Away 100,000 Systemwide Tickets To Healthcare Workers!
Update: The final batch of codes will be made available at 5:01pm today!
Originally posted on 5/11:
Starting at 5:01pm EDT, healthcare workers can request a...
El Al Has Started Processing Refunds For Cancelled Flights!
A few weeks ago, I called out El Al for not issuing refunds on cancelled flights, in violation of US law.
El Al said they...
El Al Extends Ticket Validity And Free Changes Through December 2021
El Al previously announced that customers with tickets for travel through 8/31/20 would be able to make changes to travel through 4/30/21.
They are now...
PSA: Lower Your Mileage And Save On Your Auto Insurance
Update: Lots of commenters below are reporting success, especially from Geico!
Most auto insurance companies are giving automatic partial refunds or credits to their customers...
COVID-19 News Roundup 5/12/20: Distancing On A Plane, De Blasio, OU Kosher PSA, True Number Of Deaths, Murder Hornets, Free Eilat Flights, Goodbye $10,000...
As our lives are interrupted by a deadly virus, we will keep posting deals to keep everyone's shelves stocked without needing to leave the...
SBA Says They Won’t Scrutinize PPP Loans Under $2MM, Have You Received A Forgivable PPP Loan?
The federal government's PPP loan allows contractors, self-employed individuals, and small businesses under 501 employees to get funded to the amount of 2.5 times...
Europe’s Airlines Decry The European Commission’s Refusal To Allow Them To Steal From Passengers
Earlier today, the European Commission published some common sense recommendations here for airlines faced with an unprecedented number of refunds due to cancelled flights.
They...
Uber And Lyft Will Require Riders And Drivers To Wear A Mask, Riders Must Sit In The Back
Related post: Roundup Of Airlines That Require Masks For Travel: AA, Alaska, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Hawaiian, Lufthansa, Southwest, Spirit, United, And More
Effective 5/18, drivers...
Air Serbia Extends Suspension Of Flights To Israel, Will You Take A Flight Change Or A Refund?
Update, 5/13: Flights to Israel have been suspended through at least 6/14.
Update, 5/1: Flights to Israel have been suspended through at least 5/17.
DDF member Kersetier...
