{"id":6154,"date":"2016-02-27T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T07:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/pregnant-women-face-battle-to-cancel-trips-to-zika-areas\/"},"modified":"2016-02-27T14:11:22","modified_gmt":"2016-02-27T07:11:22","slug":"pregnant-women-face-battle-to-cancel-trips-to-zika-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/pregnant-women-face-battle-to-cancel-trips-to-zika-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnant women face battle to cancel trips to Zika areas"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe warnings are clear, but some airlines and agents are getting tough with those wanting to change to a destination away from virus-hit locationsThousands of pregnant women, and couples actively trying for a baby, have had their holiday plans thrown into chaos because of the spread of the Zika virus. Some have been forced to abandon their travel plans while others are battling with airlines, travel agents and insurers over potential refunds or requests to change their flights to different destinations.Those affected include Mark Downey and his pregnant wife Jackie who were supposed to be flying to Miami, and then on to Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island that has seen a sharp rise in Zika virus infections. The couple requested a refund from British Airways but were turned down. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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