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HURRICANE ESSENTIALS

Five Questions to Ask Before You Go

Plus links to city evacuation plans and major airline policies
Thursday, June 15, 2006 |

1. Ask your airline about its hurricane policies. Will your ticket be refunded?

Major airlines' refund policies


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  • Air India

  • American Airlines

  • British Airways

  • Continental Airlines

  • Delta Airlines

  • Northwest Airlines

  • United Airlines

  • US Airways

  • Virgin Atlantic Airlines

    • 2. If you become stranded, how will your airline help you? Find out ahead of time.

    3. Will your deposit for a prepaid room be refunded?

    4. What are the city/island/resort's evacuation plans? Are there hurricane-proof facilities for tourists?

    5. What are your options once the storm hits? The city of New Orleans learned a lot from the Katrina disaster and now has a master evacuation plan in place, which includes a partnership with Amtrak.

    The Caribbean Tourism Organization does not have any organized evacutation plans at this time; it's best to check directly with each island's tourism office.

    Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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