Airlines slash fares including New York from £238 return to attract coronavirus-fearing customers
AIRLINES are slashing ticket prices in a bid to attract customers amid the global coronavirus outbreak.
From £238 return flights to New York to round-trip flights to Australia for £565, bargains can be found if booking a holiday right now.
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However, it is worth noting that many of these flights, despite being great deals, could be cancelled at the last minute as flight rules and restrictions change.
It is worth taking out travel insurance as soon as you book your flights, and checking that you are covered for coronavirus.
The cheap deals hope to encourage tourists to travel as the tourism industry loses billions following the outbreak, but could change at short notice.
Many tourist attractions have been left deserted due to the huge cancellations of flights and holidays; Italy has had 90 per cent of bookings cancelled; Thailand has seen a 44 per cent drop in tourism; and Indonesia is putting in £500m to the tourism industry to encourage travellers to visit.
Dates include in March, April and May, as well as November and December.
However, New York has confirmed more than 100 cases of coronavirus, which could lead to travel restrictions.
The flights require a stopover in Paris and are operated by Air France, taking around 15 hours each way when travelling in May.
Coronavirus has led to the closure of some schools in San Francisco.
You will need to travel later this month for the cheapest deal, but bargains under £400 are available to Thailand.
Thailand has reported 50 cases of coronavirus.
Dates include May, June and November, and you can also fly to Sydney or Brisbane for under £580 return with Etihad.
Australia currently has 80 confirmed cases of coronavirus, but no travel bans are in place.
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