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    Coronavirus Travel Tips: To Fly Or Not To Fly? What Happens If You Cancel?

    Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.
    by Adrian Ma Mar 06, 2020 4 minutes
    Travelers have lots of new coronavirus-related questions about booking — and canceling — flights.

    How safe — or risky — is it to fly?

    Should I cancel a trip I've planned?

    Can I come home early from my trip?

    These are some of the questions that would-be travelers are asking in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. We talked to travel and health specialists to get answers.

    Can I cancel a trip I've booked because I'm afraid of the coronavirus?

    Depends on whether you bought a refundable ticket or have the right kind of travel insurance. Regular travel insurance won't cover a cancellation due to fear over the coronavirus outbreak. For that, you'd need to buy a "Cancel for Any Reason" (CFAR)

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