Cheap fares luring travelers to fly despite pandemic The coronavirus pandemic that's caused many Americans to avoid airports has others booking spur-of-the moment trips at dirt-cheap ticket pricesWith the coronavirus pandemic escalating in the U.S. and overseas, Dylcia McBlackwell couldn't justify taking a single spring vacation. One industry trade group has warned the pandemic could cost airlines worldwide up to $113 billion in revenue. The proliferation of empty airline seats has some travelers making spur-of-the-moment ticket purchases to take advantage of steeply discounted prices. And cheap fares aren't expected to overcome many travelers' fears. About two days after Ferreira booked his flights, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus' spread a pandemic.

Source: ABC News March 15, 2020 14:56 UTC