Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency.
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Delta Air Lines announced Friday that it is cutting its capacity by 70% as travel demand plunges to unseen levels due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Atlanta-based company said that it is experiencing “unprecedented revenue impact.”
The airline industry has been hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemics, especially after the U.S. instituted a travel ban from most of Europe.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Delta To Cut Capacity
Cancellations are rising dramatically with net bookings now negative for travel over the next four weeks. To put that in perspective, we’re currently seeing more cancellations than new bookings over the next month,” the company said in a news release.
Other measures Delta is implementing include the following:
- Suspending flights to continental Europe, except for London
- Instituting a hiring freeze and offering voluntary short-term, unpaid leaves immediately
- Parking up to 300 aircraft
Along with other major airlines, Delta is currently waiving change fees for all flights booked between March 1-31.
The no-fee flight changes also apply to international flights previously booked and scheduled to fly in March.
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- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
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Delta Air Lines recently reassured travelers that its most consistent delicacy — Biscoff cookies — aren’t going anywhere.“Yep, still got ’em,” the airline recently posted on Twitter.
The tweet was in response to United Airlines, which announced that it was removing Biscoff cookies for a while and replacing them with Oreo thin mints.The reaction was swift from United’s fans though, with many travelers saying that NO ONE wants Oreo thin mints over Biscoffs.United said it will bring Biscoff cookies back in the spring though. Responding to the tweetstorm, United tweeted:“Internet, we won’t go baking your heart. We have an ongoing rotation of snacks… so here’s how the cookie crumbles for this round:- OREO Thins = on board March 1
- Biscoff = comes back May 1
- Stroopwafel = here always
Airlines That Serve Biscoff Cookies
As it stands, the number of airlines that serve Biscoff cookies are down to a handful. Including United’s seasoning offerings, they are:- American Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air LInes
- WestJet
Biscoff cookies are gluten-free ginger spice treats made from cookie butter. The main ingredient is comprised of speculoos cookie crumbs, fat, flour, and sugar.Many a baker has tried to make Biscoff cookies, but one of the simplest recipes is HERE. -
Japan Airlines is inviting 50,000 people to fly for free to the island nation. The deal is only for visitors to Japan in summer 2020.
The offer is part of a marketing campaign to get people to visit less-frequented cities. If you want to explore Japan, now’s your time. The Travel period is from this specific time period only: July 1, 2020 to September 30.
Here’s How To Travel To Japan For Free
Japan is offering up to 100,000 seats on Japan Airlines domestic routes. Here are the details you need to know:
- This campaign provides “round-trip air tickets”, so the number of available passengers is “maximum 50,000”.
- There are a limited number of available seats, so in some cases no destinations will be shown.
To take advantage of the offer, you have to do three things:
- Click on the Application Screen: Trip with JAL application screen and choose a departure location, day, number of people and time slot
- Choose Among Four Destinations: Enter passenger information and apply
- Get Your Destination Confirmed: You’ll get an email within 3 days of applying telling you your destination
Since air traffic drops off significantly late at night, early morning offers most airlines and airports a clean slate from which to launch a new day of on-time departures. And while these best intentions often don’t make it to lunchtime, booking an early-morning flight can mean avoiding the worst delays of the day.
Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.
To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
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The temperature in Atlanta is dropping and your car may not be up to the weather. If it’s going to last through the colder months, you’re going to have to winterize it.
No matter if you’re mostly driving only the surface streets or all around I-285, you’ll need to prepare your vehicle for the cold.
How To Winterize Your Car The Right Way
Because road safety is #1, winterizing your vehicle is important. And a lot of people (in Atlanta) don’t know what that entails, we’re going to walk you through it.
1. Switch To Winter Windshield Wipers
Visibility is your top priority when driving around in the winter. You’ll need to change out your wipers if you don’t have the special kinds for winter. You can pick them up at your local Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly Autoparts or Autozone.
You can also buy them online here:
- Extreme Winter Wiper Blades
- Bosch Icon 24A Wiper Blade
- ANCO 30-22 Winter Wiper Blade
- Wiper Blade 22” METO Polymer
2. Buy Some Winter Tires
Winter tires hold traction much better than regular tires. Unless conditions get uncharacteristically bad, motorists driving in places like Atlanta and other parts of the Southeast shouldn’t really need winter tires.
But make sure your all-season tires have the correct tire pressure, especially during the colder months.
If you find that you need some winter tires, here are some of our favorites:
- Cooper Evolution Winter Studable Tires
- Sumitomo Ice Edge Snow Tires
- Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Radial Tires
3. Keep Your Gas Tank Half Full
Because you never know how traffic has been affected by the driving conditions, it’s a good idea to always keep your gas tank half full.
It’s not going to take anymore money than it does to fill it up, believe it or not. Keeping a half-full tank gives you peace of mind and ensures you have enough fuel for a moderate journey.
4. Keep A Winter Safety Kit In Your Trunk
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Because you never know what could happen, you should keep a winter safety kit in the trunk of your car. What should this kit include? It all varies, but here are some must-have basic items:- First-Aid Kit
- Basic Tool Kit
- Emergency Flares / Reflectors
- Jumper Cables
- Couple Quarts of Motor Oil
- Gallon of Engine Coolant
- Blanket
- Flashlight
- Batteries
5. Take It To The Shop
Your local mechanic knows how to get your car prepared for winter driving conditions. These would include switching to a thicker oil for your vehicle and other modifications.
Another thing they’ll be able to check is the strength of your battery and whether it needs to be replaced.
No matter what you do, remember to drive safety and take as many precautions on the road as you can. Be safe!
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Like your children, every U.S. airport is different and unique in its own way. Turns out that Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has a key savings perk for travelers looking to save.
Hartsfield is one of five U.S. airports that have their lowest fares in the fall, according to a recent Groupon study.
Study shows when Hartsfield-Jackson airport has its lowest fares
The coupon site analyzed flights in every season to look for pricing patterns in airfare. What they found was that five five airports have cheapest fares in the fall. Aside from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport, the other four are:
- Newark
- Phoenix
- Minneapolis-St.Paul
- Fort Lauderdale
That means if you’re looking to save money on travel, try to fly out of one these airports this fall.
For summer, the Groupon study found that Chicago’s O’Hare had the cheapest fares followed byNYC’s LaGuardia airport.
For springtime, New York City’s JFK International Airport had the cheapest fares.
For winter, the study found that it’s cheaper to fly out of West Coast airports than East Coast.
Up next: Atlanta’s Hartsfield makes U.S. best airport list
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The busiest airport in the world is also among the nation’s best. That’s something many in Atlanta and the Southeast already know, but it’s now been reaffirmed.
Travel site The Points Guy ranks Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the fourth-best airport in the U.S.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield makes list of best airports in U.S.
All the airports ranked ahead of Hartsfield are out west, including San Diego International Airport, which came in #1.
Here are the 10 best airports in America
Rank Airport 1 San Diego International Airport 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 5 Sacramento International Airport 6 Sea-Tac International Airport 7 San Francisco International Airport 8 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 9 Indianapolis International Airport 10 John Wayne Airport Hartsfield is the national hub for Delta Air Lines, which is headquartered in Atlanta.
The airline has more than 5,000 daily departures across the world.
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