Can travel contracts signed due to the epidemic be extended?

If the travel contract cannot continue to be performed due to the impact of the epidemic, the parties concerned may terminate the contract in accordance with the law. If the travel contract has been performed, depending on the performance and the nature of the contract, the party may request restoration to the original status or take other remedial measures, and has the right to request compensation for losses.

Legal basis

Article 563 of the "People's Republic of China and Civil Code"

In any of the following circumstances, the parties may terminate the contract Contract:

(1) The purpose of the contract cannot be achieved due to force majeure;

(2) Before the expiration of the performance period, one party expressly states or shows by its own behavior that it will not perform its major obligations;

(3) One party delays the performance of a major debt and fails to perform within a reasonable period of time after being urged;

(4) One party delays the performance of its debts or commits other breaches of contract that render it unable to do so. To achieve the purpose of the contract;

(5) Other circumstances stipulated by law.

For a non-scheduled contract with ongoing performance of debts, the parties may terminate the contract at any time, but must notify the other party before a reasonable period of time.