ksmcdonald Posted March 12, 2020 #1001 Share Posted March 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: I'm all in for "better" news. I have a quick round trip flight up to DC next weekend. I've been watching seat availability on that flight for the last couple of weeks. In first class, I'm now the only seat booked out of 20. There were a few more booked, but I guess they've cancelled. If I thought I'd have all that space open around me, that would be ideal - but I'm sure that there are plenty of folks in coach chomping at the bit for those other 19 seats! I wonder if airlines are making any efforts, especially with less crowded flights, to space people out when possible? Tom But isn't the problem with airplanes that the air is re-circulated? Doesn't matter if someone is next to you or 10 seat away, you are all breathing the same air. I'm not totally sure about this, just what I've been led to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted March 12, 2020 #1002 Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, ksmcdonald said: But isn't the problem with airplanes that the air is re-circulated? Doesn't matter if someone is next to you or 10 seat away, you are all breathing the same air. I'm not totally sure about this, just what I've been led to believe. I've read up on that a bit, and what I've come up with is that only a portion is recirculated. The recirculated air is apparently going through HEPA filtration which supposedly does a good job. Thus, in theory - it comes down to surfaces around you, focus on common hygiene, and hope nobody ill is close enough to directly infect oneself. I'm open to any other insight or opinions on this - but I can definitely take care of what's in my control in my immediate personal space (just through extra awareness). Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted March 12, 2020 #1003 Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, ksmcdonald said: But isn't the problem with airplanes that the air is re-circulated? Doesn't matter if someone is next to you or 10 seat away, you are all breathing the same air. I'm not totally sure about this, just what I've been led to believe. Airline air goes thru hepa filters which are advertised as 99% effective, but microbes can get thru so its not 100%! Again warnings state stay away from crowded indoor conditions which obviously an airliner is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted March 12, 2020 #1004 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Click on the guy's name I guess to go to his thread. Edited March 12, 2020 by amyotravel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTR 21-0 Posted March 12, 2020 #1005 Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 hours ago, DubNHub said: Thanks for the kind words! We are bummed... but it’s ok! We are looking at doing a short land vacation to make up for it. But we re-booked on the brand new Mardi Gras for Jan 16... which is right in the middle of both our birthdays and will be a nice break after all the holiday craziness. Hopefully the Mardi Gras won’t face any more delays and we won’t have to reschedule that one too! Land vacation with your honey for your anniversary & shiny new ship for your birthdays - best of both worlds & maybe the price on the cruise will drop some more & you can get a bigger savings 😉. Have a great time on your land vacation & early wishes for a Happy Anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 12, 2020 #1006 Share Posted March 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: I've read up on that a bit, and what I've come up with is that only a portion is recirculated. The recirculated air is apparently going through HEPA filtration which supposedly does a good job. Thus, in theory - it comes down to surfaces around you, focus on common hygiene, and hope nobody ill is close enough to directly infect oneself. I'm open to any other insight or opinions on this - but I can definitely take care of what's in my control in my immediate personal space (just through extra awareness). Tom And the people around you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sra12574 Posted March 12, 2020 #1007 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I see a few people cancelling their booking and booking a cruise slightly further down the road. Rescheduling might be a good idea but booking a cruise within this year may not be so wise. Current info doesn't sound like they have a control on this and treatments may take months to develop . The steps the governments are taking is damage control and not a cure . I think if your cancelling because of fear of the virus or the impact of your travelling plans , you should either book nothing at this time and get the credit or book something over a year out to give the government and its agencies a chance to fix these problems so people can travel safely . If Carnivals employees are stuck on the phone cancelling your trips mutliple times that is not going to help . So if your going on your trips you booked I wish you luck but if you were choose to reschedule use common sense and give the situation a chance to clear up . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted March 12, 2020 #1008 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: And the people around you... Yep - I guess we all spin that roulette wheel in one way or another eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 12, 2020 #1009 Share Posted March 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Yep - I guess we all spin that roulette wheel in one way or another eventually! EVERY DAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can Posted March 12, 2020 #1010 Share Posted March 12, 2020 This is a huge 41 pages of posts. Too many to search for what has probably been addressed... So: If we cancel our Carnival cruise, scheduled out of San Juan on March 29th, what will Carnival do? Refund? Credit for future sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted March 12, 2020 #1011 Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, can said: This is a huge 41 pages of posts. Too many to search for what has probably been addressed... So: If we cancel our Carnival cruise, scheduled out of San Juan on March 29th, what will Carnival do? Refund? Credit for future sailing? I know it's a lot to look through this particular thread to find answers, but please choose the proper thread for your question: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2740728-carnival-cancellations-thread-please-read/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted March 12, 2020 #1012 Share Posted March 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, can said: This is a huge 41 pages of posts. Too many to search for what has probably been addressed... So: If we cancel our Carnival cruise, scheduled out of San Juan on March 29th, what will Carnival do? Refund? Credit for future sailing? If you cancel up to 3 days prior you’ll be given a future cruise credit for any non refundable portion of your fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Carolyn Posted March 12, 2020 #1013 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I am going to close this thread and strange a new one to make things easier to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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