LATAM Airlines offers refunds to pregnant travellers to Zika-hit region

LATAM Airlines Wednesday became the latest carrier to offer refunds or the option of itinerary changes to pregnant women planning to travel to Latin American and Caribbean countries impacted by the Zika virus. Flight reservations have not been affected so far by worries about Zika. But hotels and cruise operators who serve the region have said they are seeing growing concerns from travellers. LATAM said it would offer refunds or the opportunity to change destination to medically certified pregnant women and their traveling companions booked on international flights to Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and other affected countries. The outbreak presents another potential headache for LATAM, which is already struggling with currency fluctuations, labour disputes and a fast declining Brazilian economy. <br/>