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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.

Airlines

Canceled flights in good weather: Why it's not a bad idea

Over the last five years airlines have gone from last-minute cancellations and no flexibility on non-refundable tickets to a very pro-active stance where flights are cancelled and tickets refunded or rebooked with much less fuss. Flyers may not get to their destination, but they're less likely to go crazy not getting there than before.
12 years ago
Airlines

Cancellations across the northeast: The U.S. gets ready for its next big storm

Since Hurricane Irene in the late summer of 2011, U.S. airlines have shifted tack to allowing customers to pre-cancel and pre-change flights without encountering big fees. It make passengers' lives better, and eases both stress on and hatred of airlines.
Mary Schlangenstein and Mary Jane Credeur | 12 years ago
Tourism

What it's like when snow falls in Saudi Arabia

Tabuk sees snow every few years, but it's still a rarity and reason enough to slow transportation -- both for safety and because of the people who come to see the flakes.
12 years ago