All disaster Content

• Does Travel Insurance Cover European Terrorism?
  October 19, 2010 1:56 pm
  A reader asks if travel insurance is a good idea, in light of the recent travel alert for Europe. Ed Perkins says "yes," but make sure you buy the right policy. read more
• Having a Safe Vacation Despite the Oil Spill
  June 7, 2010 9:26 am
  If you've planned a Gulf Coast trip, you can still visit without letting anyone's hopes down. Preparation is key, so read on for tips on how to keep your summer vacation on track. read more
• Mass Flight Cancellations: What Are My Rights?
  April 19, 2010 8:09 am
  By the time the dust settles from Iceland's volcano, many thousands of travelers will have been inconvenienced. Ed Perkins explains their options. read more
• Airlines Offer Travel Waivers Due to Iceland Volcano
  April 20, 2010 11:26 am
  The ash cloud from a volcano in Iceland has resulted in travel disruptions around the world. If you have plans to fly to Europe, you may be able to postpone without paying a fee. read more
• Change Fees From A to Z: Everything You Need to Know
  April 14, 2010 12:57 pm
  Vacations don't always go as planned, and unforeseen factors end up costing passengers $2 billion per year in change and cancellation fees. Read on to find out how to avoid these charges. read more
• Continental Plane Crashes Outside of Buffalo
  February 13, 2009 9:26 am
  A Continental Airlines plane crashed outside Buffalo overnight, killing all 49 people aboard. Continental has set up an information hotline for family of the victims. read more
• American to Add Rafts to Some of Its Planes
  February 10, 2009 10:30 am
  An audit showed many of American's 767s had insufficient raft space. American will add rafts to these planes, which is good, but why were they lacking in the first place? read more
• Lessons From the 'Miracle on the Hudson'
  February 3, 2009 10:36 am
  The survival of all 150 passengers aboard US Airways Flight 1549 is a miracle indeed, thanks to a heroic pilot, and reminds us all why airline safety is not something to be ignored. read more
• Emergency Numbers Around the World
  August 11, 2008 2:07 pm
  We are all familiar with the U.S. 911 help number, but who do you call when you're in a foreign country? read more
• Volunteer a Little Time and Money to Help Bring Back New Orleans
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Slowly but surely, volunteers are helping to transform neighborhoods that sustained the worst flood damage. You can help too. All you need is $500 and your time. read more
• Reader horror stories: Next time it could be you
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  We've printed the best of the worst travel horror stories submitted by our readers. We hope these tales can teach you a few tricks for avoiding or dealing with travel mishaps. read more
• Fires and an earthquake in Greece
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  A series of fires in Greece have killed at least 63 people. Since these fires are so widespread and not yet under control, anyone who is planning on traveling to or within Greece should stay informed, as they could impact travel plans. read more
• Check foreign airlines' safety ratings before booking
  September 28, 2009 10:30 am
  Sunday's New York Times addresses the safety issues surrounding airlines based in poorer countries and details three useful websites for researching which carriers have good safety records and which are best avoided. read more
• Should you book a Caribbean cruise during hurricane season?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Is it really in your best interest to avoid all Caribbean cruises between June and November? The negatives may be obvious to you, but you may not have considered the positive side to cruising during hurricane season. read more
• How your miles can help with hurricane relief
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Through their mileage programs, airlines and some hotel chains are permitting the donation of miles or cash or both to organizations involved in the relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina. read more
• Nail down your vacation plans for hurricane season travel
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Peak hurricane season is still a month away, but tropical storms have already begun to wreak havoc on travel. If you plan to visit an area within the hurricane belt, it's important to know what to expect should a hurricane cause your trip to be canceled or disrupted. read more