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.

Tourism

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.

Harry J Enten | 12 years ago

Tourism

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.

Allen G. Breed | 12 years ago

Tourism

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.

Oliver Smith | 12 years ago

Airlines

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?

12 years ago

Airlines

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.

David Millward | 12 years ago

Airlines

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.

Jason Clampet | 13 years ago

Airlines

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.

Scott Mayerowitz | 13 years ago

Tourism

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.

Scott Mayerowitz | 13 years ago

Cruises

Cruisers get an extended vacation thanks to Tropical Storm Isaac

Miami's port closing on Saturday has kept thousands of passengers at sea, but ships whose schedules have been delayed by two days are now shortening cruisers' holidays for this coming week.

13 years ago

Airlines

As Florida goes, so does the U.S.: Cancelled flights by Isaac slow airline travel

Even though federal laws about tarmac delays are nearly two years into play, most non Southwest or JetBlue airlines make it tougher for travelers to push back travel during weather delays than it should be.

13 years ago