Hurricane season a safer bet for travelers

“When a major storm hits the Caribbean, most airlines and hotels eventually wind up waiving the usual restrictions so that customers can change or cancel their plans free of charge. But because policies have traditionally been announced on a case-by-case basis -- and at the last minute -- you had little choice but to wait and cross your fingers. Now, after two brutal hurricane seasons, a few airlines and tour operators have taken steps to ease travelers' concerns.”

According to CNN, some airlines and agents have allowed that customers can make changes for free once the National Hurricane Center (NHC) declares a hurricane watch or warning. In addition, a few tour operators have improved their travel-insurance policies, such as a free replacement vacation if a hurricane interrupts your trip.

Nevertheless, the question is that will this action really lead to an increase in business? Will people still want to travel in a hurricane season? How many people will take the risk of a hurricane to travel? But anyway, I think this policy was not bad after all.