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Amtrak returns to New York City five days after service was suspended

Amtrak is refunding tickets for passengers who no longer want to visit New York this weekend, and its service from NYC to DC is being used heavily by New Yorkers travelling south to power.

Skift | 12 years ago

Amtrak returns to New York City five days after service was suspended

Tourism

The growing backlash over New York City’s Marathon plans

We love the NYC Marathon, but it should be postponed because it will indeed distract from the Sandy recovery effort.

John Jeansonne, Newsday | 12 years ago

The growing backlash over New York City’s Marathon plans

Airlines

Travel companies lend a helping hand in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

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.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

Travel companies lend a helping hand in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Ground Transport

Two travel startup darlings get good PR for Sandy response

After first playing the jerk, Uber is now like a billionaire looking for a pat on the back for leaving an extra $5 tip

Barbara Ortuay, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Tourism

New York City’s tourist attractions creep back to life one at a time

Although it may not be what tourists expected, a sight of the shutdown city should be as memorable as any of its usual attractions.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

New York City’s tourist attractions creep back to life one at a time

Airlines

Airline customers stayed chill when warned well ahead of cancelled flights

The severity of the storm and safety concerns outweighed flying frustrations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Passengers also felt less anxious as they kept abreast of airline updates via social media.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

New York City’s three airports are back in business with limited services

Although airports have reopened, flyers should check with their airlines and secure a seat before attempting the harrowing trip only to crowd the airports.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

New York City’s three airports are back in business with limited services

Cruises

Cruise passengers put in rocky limbo by Sandy finally touch ground in Boston

It will be interesting to see whether passengers choose to stay on board until they can return to New York. Now that the waves have subsided, a free hotel in Boston Harbor doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Bridget Murphy, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Airlines

Stranded flyers should look to small regional airports to leave New York

Regional airports are smaller and offer fewer flights, but there may be chance of snagging a seat since the majority of flyers are focused on flying out of JFK and Newark.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Limited commuter services in New York reopen on Wednesday afternoon

Travelers stuck in New York City can attempt to access JFK and Newark Airports by car, but flights are so limited that it’s secure a seat before risking days sitting at the airport.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago