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Travel companies lend a helping hand in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Samantha Shankman

Photo Credit: Hurricane Sandy floods the Battery Park underpass in lower Manhattan.  Flickr.com / MTAPhoto

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Travel companies from startups to legacy airlines have stepped up during disasters to help out their customers, employees, and the destinations they rely on for their businesses to prosper.

Several travel companies are seizing the opportunity to offer their resources and assistance to those affected by Superstorm Sandy, which cancelled over 20,000 flights and virtually halted all transportation along the East Coast of the United States. Although it gives companies a great PR boost, it’s also refreshing to see real companies reaching out to take care of their customers. Airbnb posted on its blog Wednesday that it has lifted fees for its 20,000+ listings in New York, Providence, New Haven, and Atlantic City for

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