Travel Best Bets: Tips for Dealing with Weather Delays

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English - December 02, 2019 21:52 - 7 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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When looking for flights avoid connecting in 'cold weather' hubs like Chicago, Denver, Toronto, etc.

Check forecasts in departing airport, connecting airports & destination

Keep a list of hotels at each airport

Download the GateGuru App

If no flights are available for a few hours ask for a meal voucher

If you have a delay of 6+ hours OR need to overnight, ask hotels for "distressed traveler" rate

DEALS:

Varadero, Cuba

Jan 17

Air & 7 nights in a beachfront all-inclusive resort

$595 + $430 (1025)

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Mar 6 or 10

Air & 7 nights in a 4.5-star beachfront all-inclusive resort

$799 + $496 tax (1295)

16 Night Dubai, Suez Canal & Greece Cruise

Mar 30

Air, 1 night hotel, 15 night cruise, $225 USD onboard credit, prepaid gratuities & transfers

$2299 + $898 tax (3197) --- book by Dec 3

Guest: Claire Newell

President and Founder of Travel Best Bets

When looking for flights avoid connecting in 'cold weather' hubs like Chicago, Denver, Toronto, etc.
Check forecasts in departing airport, connecting airports & destination
Keep a list of hotels at each airport
Download the GateGuru App
If no flights are available for a few hours ask for a meal voucher
If you have a delay of 6+ hours OR need to overnight, ask hotels for "distressed traveler" rate