Articles tagged “nyc”

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The storm drove New York City residents into upper Manhattan’s hotels, but repair costs and reduced occupancy from tourism in other northeastern cities will likely hurt hotels’ bottom line.