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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Travel
Lauren Zumbach

Changing that flight? Here's what you need to know about traveling during the coronavirus outbreak

CHICAGO _ Major airlines are relaxing policies around flight change and cancellation fees and stepping up their cleaning efforts as coronavirus continues to spread.

The global travel industry has taken a hit from the novel respiratory virus known as COVID-19, which has killed 11 people in the U.S. and about 3,200 globally. Companies are restricting travel and pulling out of conferences to protect employees, and airlines are canceling flights to a growing number of affected areas.

Here's what to know if you're thinking about planning a trip:

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