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Travelers who had hoped to visit Machu Picchu will need to cancel or postpone their plans.
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U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China
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Airlines are warning travelers of delays and cancellations due to winter storms.
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The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.
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American Airlines Is Making It Harder to Get Status
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