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February 27, 2020
Upcoming Webinar:
March 12th
10-10:30 a.m.

Real ID
Starting October 1st, 2020, every NY state resident will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID, or another acceptable form of identification for boarding commercial aircraft. To learn more about REAL ID please sign-up for this webinar. Anyone who participates will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card too!

Click   here  to  email Katie McFall to sign-up
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Coronavirus Update
Van Zile Travel continues to closely monitor the situation and has been in contact directly with any travelers and companies affected.

New outbreaks of the respiratory disease COVID-19 in South Korea, Italy and Iran  have health officials on high alert over the global spread of the illness, which has infected nearly 77,000 people in China.

Facing the highest number of coronavirus cases outside China, officials in South Korea have taken  emergency steps  that will allow the lock-down of affected cities and can restrict travel within the country.

Austria had temporarily halted some train connections  on Sunday evening at the Brenner pass with Italy. Officials reported that two passengers were possibly infected with the coronavirus. The ban has since been lifted after the travelers tested negative for the COVID-19 virus.

Italian authorities have been working to contain the coronavirus, COVID-19, with the country currently logging over 150 cases . The government has closed off the most highly affected areas in the northern part of the country, including the Veneto and Lombardy regions. 

Click  here  to read the latest information from the U.S. Department of State.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Industry News
United Airlines Raising Checked-Bag Fees
United Airlines has increased its checked-baggage fees by $5. The first checked bag is now $35 each way, the second, $45. Travelers can avoid the increase by prepaying for bags in advance. The checked-bag prices remain $30 and $40 if the fee is paid at any time before online check-in. The increase takes effect for travel beginning March 6. Travelers who bought their tickets before Friday, Feb. 21 will be exempt and continue to pay $30 and $40.
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