Hurricane Ike is coming, and hotels had better get their act together
As yet another hurricane bears down on us, Gulf states residents are once again deciding whether or not to evacuate their homes. I have a feeling that by the end of the week, we’ll once more see news footage of people packing their cars and hitting the road.
Hurricane Gustav now “nothing more than a powerful thunderstorm”
By the time it got to Mandeville, La., where I had evacuated to from New Orleans, Hurricane Gustav was nothing more than a powerful thunderstorm. The wind was gusty and a couple of trees fell. But it was certainly nothing worthy of hiding out in a hallway or needing to take cover.
New Orleans airport closed to those without tickets
Currently, only ticketed Passengers will be allowed to enter the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Any Passengers coming to the airport for a flight should have proof of a reservation. This can be a paper ticket, boarding pass, or printed itinerary. Also, please expect to encounter checkpoints as you approach the airport terminal.
Hurricane Gustav flight alert: here’s what you need to know
As Hurricane Gustav moves toward Louisiana’s coast, expect massive disruptions at Gulf Coast-area airports. But if you’re an air traveler, you don’t have to be left in the dark.
Expect major travel disruptions as monster hurricane churns toward Louisiana
If you’re traveling to the Gulf Coast of Texas or Louisiana this weekend, you might want to change your plans. Hurricane Gustav, which is already a Category 4 storm, is headed your way. This one’s serious.
Summer travel: worse than after 9/11?
When tourism officials compare anything to 9/11, you pay attention. When they say it’s worse than 9/11, you rethink your travel plans.