Three major airlines in the U.S. have announced they will cap flight fares from Europe to America as people scramble to return stateside following President Trump’s declaration of a 30-day travel ban involving 26 European countries amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. FAA TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS 'GHOST FLIGHT' RULE AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAKOn Thursday, a spokesperson for American Airlines confirmed the news of the carrier’s fare cap. These fares include taxes and fees that are typically around $250 to $300 on transatlantic routes,” a spokesperson told Fox News. Delta has and will continue to quickly make adjustments to service, as needed, in response to government travel directives,” a spokesperson told Fox News on Thursday. Further information regarding President Trump’s directive on travel from Europe to the U.S can be found on Delta’s website.

Source: Fox News March 12, 2020 19:07 UTC