smokeybandit's Content - Page 372 (2024)

44 minutes ago, Matt said:

Of course cruises getting approval from CDC to sail again is top priority, but that isn't to say CDC approval and lifting PVSA are mutually exclusive efforts.

I don't see any problem with cruise lines working both ends of the problem. They both need addressing, but they don't need to be fixed linearly.

The cruise lines, yes. But politicians seeking workarounds to the Canadian cruise ban while the American cruise ban still lingers seems counter productive.

50 minutes ago, JeffB said:

Having anAlaskan Congresswomanadvocating for "economic recovery" from the COVID pandemic in her state is entirely appropriate. The bill, if it makes it outof committee, has the possibility of impacting the current no sail order positively. It could revive interest in H.R.871. That's because I can't imagine the port of Seattle along with Alaskan ports being opened should this bill pass without howls of protest from congressional reps of Florida, Texas, NY, NJ and CA advocating to allow opening of theirstate's cruise ports.

No doubt, but the odds of it getting out of committee are slim to none anyway. Plus it all may be moot anyway for the Alaskan cruise season if the CDC continues its ban through the fall

5 hours ago, Sharla said:

Yes, you just have to call in to adjust the room for people under 21. It's not usually a problem, but right now with hold times and things being as they are I prefer to do it the other way. All depends on what the traveler wants though, whichever is better for you, not me as an agent.

I've called a couple times since my March cruise was canceled. I was surprised how quickly I got through both times.

2 hours ago, LizzyBee23 said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN28K2Z5

And that process could take up to a year. With it already having EUA, there's no rush to give it full approval

10 hours ago, Zurc said:

if vaccine required, fully vaccinated ship,I wouldnot expect to see mandatory mask use. This assumes all adults and crew vaccinated.

IMO, only use for masks onboard under those conditions,would be if kids are not vaccinated. The kids shouldbe required to wear masks to prevent themselves from being exposed byanother unvaccinated youth .

Spread by kids is extremely minimal. The flu is a much more of a threat to kids than covid.

2 hours ago, MicDay said:

My mom was terrified to fly so she just hit the Bar before her flight and was fine and drunk. I've heard of sedatives that make everything ok.

"Physicians can prescribe medications as needed for flight anxiety. The most common class includesbenzodiazepineslikeXanaxandAtivan, which are relatively fast-acting to relieve anxiety and stay in the body for several hours, which is the duration for most cross-country flights.

My wife has gotten prescribed meds for long flights before.

On 2/24/2021 at 8:47 AM, LizzyBee23 said:

An interesting question, but probably moot as the two vaccines being used in the US will probably have all of the data they need to file for full approval by April and May.

It won't be until at least 2022 for full approval. That's something they won't speed up, which is why they have the EUA path.