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

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 | 12 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.

12 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.

12 years ago

Airlines

If you're flying this weekend, Tropical Storm Isaac may ruin it for you

The domino effect of airline flight scheduling means that a family getting from Chicago to Seattle may spend the night in a terminal because a plane is still on the tarmac in south Florida.

12 years ago

Tourism

Travel to the Republican National Convention in Tampa in doubt because of tropical storm

Stay tuned for some political posturing on this matter. Next up on partisan talk shows: "Is Tropical Storm Isaac a Democrat?"

Mary Ellen Klas | 12 years ago

Cruises

New fuel additive "Bunker Green" helps make cruise lines sail greener

This new fuel mixture created with a simple by-product of soup could have a huge impact on the way future cruise ships fuel up as it helps remove sulfur and reduce soot emissions by 15 percent.

12 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines joins three other airlines in support of sustainable biofuels

This group of airlines is working towards the commercialization of aviation biofuels, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%, but it will need government support to offset costs of this expensive alternative.

12 years ago

Business Travel

This summer business travelers learned to deal weather, conventions, and more

Fires, hurricanes, and Republicans – oh my! Business travelers are advised to use trains instead of planes, book rooms far in advance, and allot extra time to stay on track despite the travel hurdles ahead.

12 years ago

Online Travel

Solar, the sensory weather app that you really want to look at

Aesthetics for its own sake, for once, wins out here. Solar's $0.99 app replaces the weatherman's charts with an art gallery in your hand.

12 years ago