Everything Americans need to know about the E.U. travel ban

But with the European Union banning travelers from the United States, he’s not sure he’ll be allowed into the country.

Who can travel to Europe?

Can I get a refund for my airline ticket if I cancel?

Travelers are already looking for ways to cancel or postpone their fall trips.

Here are frequently asked questions about the Europe travel ban:.

They included Canada, Japan and New Zealand — but not the United States.

For most summer travelers, that’s the equivalent of a travel ban.

When the United States has the coronavirus under control or can negotiate an exception to the E.U.

Geoffrey Millstone, a travel agent with Clarksburg Travel Service in Clarksburg, W.Va., thinks it may be that long.

If I can’t travel to Europe, will I get a refund for my plane ticket.

If you purchased your ticket in the United States, your airline must cancel your flight for you to be entitled to a full refund under Transportation Department rules?

For example, if you won’t be able to use the ticket credit because of health concerns, the airline might offer a refund.

Should I cancel my summer vacation to Europe.

“Many Americans may not want to wait to see if Europe opens up in August and are instead planning alternative vacations,” says Peter Vlitas, senior vice president of airline relations at Internova Travel Group?

But don’t call your travel agent just yet.

If you’ve already paid for a tour that includes airline tickets, you may want to wait until your tour operator cancels the vacation.

“Travel in late summer — early September — is possible but very risky and subject to airline cancellations,” says Levi Borba, chief executive of Expatriate Consultancy, a company that offers immigration consulting services.

Since it’s unlikely that you will be able to visit Europe this summer, maybe it’s time for a change of plans.

Europe will still be there next summer?

Elliott is a consumer advocate, journalist and co-founder of the advocacy group Travelers United?

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