Climate Hub
Welcome to Skift’s Climate Hub, where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, Skift’s editorial team will evaluate environmental claims, highlight meaningful advancements, and hold the travel sector accountable. This independent initiative brings rigorous reporting to the forefront and pushes the industry to meet the moment in the face of growing scrutiny from travelers and stakeholders alike.
Think Sandy ruined your business trip? Be happy your business isn’t running for president
President Obama will likely have better access to and more face-time in hard-hit areas in Sandy's path, but neither candidate is happy about the disruptions this storm causes in their well-laid plans for a final weel of campaigning.
10 statistics that put Hurricane Sandy in somewhat frightening perspective
The Guardian's top stats nerd takes a look at the numbers and helps make the chatter of meteorologists much more realistic and gives ominous warnings some real weight.
Hurricane Sandy will wreak havoc on transportation for the northeast U.S.
It isn't just airline travel that will be hit hard, everything from New York City subways to regional transit to car rentals will be slowed to a halt. Hotels and other accommodations will be hamstrung, no matter how bad the storm is in order to handle the stranded travelers.
British tour operator angry about the weather wants to sue the weather man
It's hard to imagine that a bit of dampness would lead an English family to not go outdoors. Perhaps the park operator just needs to calm down with a relaxing day in the sun.
Saudi Arabia’s national airline refuses to comply with EU emissions scheme
The EU's attempt to clamp down on emissions has been roundly dismissed by non-EU nations. The remaining question everyone is asking: Will the near-universal rejection of these standards result in the UN acting on global standards?
Delays skyrocket at Heathrow, Britain’s worst performing airport
The delays further fuel the fire of officials supporting a third runway at Heathrow, although airport operators say an exceptionally rainy spring season is to be blamed for delays.
United’s global systems failure causing major flight delays
Expect major delays for travelers this evening as back ups at major airports around the U.S. are compounded by existing re-scheduling because of tropical-storm-turned-hurricane Isaac.
Which airlines offer the best rebooking deals for Tropical Storm Isaac?
It's a strange, strange world where United is offering better rebooking options than JetBlue or Southwest.
New Orleans area airports go quiet as the region prepares for a hurricane-strength Isaac
Airlines are getting ahead of Isaac's game by canceling flights earlier and letting passengers reschedule their flights or cancel them altogether.