Articles tagged “weather”

Airlines

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

The Emirates President's honest assessment of the situation after Tuesday's record rainfall in Dubai indicates that the airline is determined to be better prepared for similar events in the future.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

Airlines

Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

The UAE has endured its worst storm in 75 years with severe disruption to ground and air transportation.

Josh Corder | 5 days ago

Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

News Blog

Dubai Events Deal with Severe Thunderstorms and Floods

Intense storms and flash floods in the Middle East city of Dubai this Friday morning have halted its events calendar. Across the country, storms began at around 4am local time, with Dubai Police and other authorities issuing public safety warnings shortly after. The National Centre of Meteorology issued orange and yellow alerts nationwide, cautioning residents…

Josh Corder | 5 months ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Does Extreme Weather Deter Tourism?

Destinations across the globe have experienced searing heat this summer, and are those soaring temperatures putting people off from traveling? Ask Skift looks into the impact of the blistering heat on tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago

Ask Skift: Does Extreme Weather Deter Tourism?

Tourism

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry. Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic.

Joanna Plucinska and Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters | 9 months ago

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Airlines

United Airlines’ Big Weather Headaches

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at United's weather headaches, U.S. ground transport, and hotel tech innovations.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

United Airlines’ Big Weather Headaches

Online Travel

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

The rain insurance provider could discover plenty of partners on the other side of the Atlantic as more brands and consumers warm to clever insurance add-ons.

Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Vows It’s Back to Normal After Hellish Week

Southwest failed in a spectacular fashion this week. The airline has always bested its rivals when it comes to customer service, so how it responds over the next few weeks will tell us even more about how deep its problems go.

Doina Chiacu;, Reuters | 1 year ago

Southwest Airlines Vows It’s Back to Normal After Hellish Week