If I get stranded by a hurricane that closes the airport so I can’t catch my flight home, will the airline, airport, or local government take care of me?

Hurricanes, like all weather, are considered an “act of God” and therefore not the responsibility of the airline so technically they owe you nothing. That said, it behooves them to do what they can to ensure that stranded travelers are as safe as possible until they can be reaccommodated. Typically …

What is a PFC tax and why does it vary?

Airports are increasingly funding more infrastructure, including those traditionally funded by airlines and the federal government, such as baggage systems, gates, expansion of security checkpoints and international arrival facilities. Much of this funding comes from local airport user fees known as Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). First introduced in 1990 as …