Why one would want to put OLD parents with chronic conditions through this LONG journey amid the COVID-19? One can always have hired help if needed.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Topazio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. - Hamlet (slightly adapted) [a roundabout Shakespearean way of saying "we couldn't possibly know the reason why"]
I would avoid any Asian and European airlines because of Corona virus. Emirates or Qatar seems better. If you have Air India option then that’s even better as it will be direct flight to US but you may need to change flights within India if your parents departure is anywhere in south India.
South Indians had been paying extra money to make sure they avoid Delhi and Mumbai points of entry into India or transit out of India. The hassles at those transit points for people bound for (or came from) Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai are many; the extra they pay to fly BA, Lufthansa, malaysian or Singapore airlines is more than worth it. This is just not a good season for air-travel. Even UAE has cases of Covid-19, and they have closed all their colleges.
I know many south Indians who took Air India withouy much stress, especially elders. When you dont carry unwanted stuff(gold/ expensive) to India, whichever airport shouldnt't matter much! Ofcourse UAE has cases but not as much as Europe or other nations in Asia. Avoiding airtravel is any day better due to this current scenario.
Thanks everyone for taking time and replying to my question. Booking flight tickets are on hold now. My due date is June end so i still have 3 months of time. I read somewhere that expert says coronovirus will burn out by summer. In that case i will reassess the situation and will work accordingly.
good decision. as of now things are very panicky with respect to covid. Any ILs who are in medical field can give more insight. keep travel only when it is absolutely imp
Listen to the US President's Corona Virus Address. Traveling to the USA is going to be difficult. OP should not attempt to put her parents through this. President Donald Trump's full coronavirus address to the nation - CNN Video
When i started this thread last week, the situation was not as serious as today. I am now not worried about my delivery plans but only about our survival here. Today a new case of covid has been confirmed in LA county in the place where i live. Went to costco this evening but no water no disinfectant wipes. Things are getting scary and im so worried to send my son to school. Hopefully this virus comes to an end soon. I am very sure i am not going to bring my parents here atleast for next 2.5 months.
