How is CDC addressing consumer complaints about airline travel policies related to Novel Influenza A (H1N1)?
CDC does not have any jurisdiction over airline policies. Policies for passengers who need or wish to change their travel plans due to Novel Influenza A (H1N1) vary by airline. Typically, airline policies are posted on the individual airline′s Web site. If consumers feel that an airline is not following their policy, complains can be filed with the Department of Transportation′s Aviation Consumer Protection Office (http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/problems.htm) Mexico travel warning downgraded: On May 15, 2009 CDC′s Travel Health Warning recommending against non-essential travel to Mexico, in effect since April 27, 2009 was downgraded to a Travel Health Precaution for Mexico. CDC decided to downgrade this warning because of new information on disease spread and severity in Mexico and because the novel H1N1 flu virus appears to be present in the U.S. and in many other countries. CDC continues to recommend that travelers at high risk for complications from influenza discuss with their phys
