passengers

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In travel news this week, 18 American passengers from the expedition cruise ship struck by a rare hantavirus outbreak were transported to a specialist quarantine center after one tested positive and another showed symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Once you don’t have to keep your eyes on the road, a long drive begins to resemble a train trip, giving passengers time to read, watch something or rest instead of constantly focusing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In total, 22 passengers and crew had been isolating at the Merseyside hospital - the rest will remain but are asymptomatic and have tested negative for the virus.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

More than 500 flights have already been cancelled in France alone, du Boucher added, with up to 20 million passengers likely to be affected by disruption in Germany over the summer holiday period.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Mr. Dovlo explained nothing to us, but we heard other passengers talking excitedly, and the word “pontoon” repeated.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo