Still, many Northeast passengers said that security lines and the potential for weather delays enhanced Amtrak's appeal to them.
Even for weather delays of at least two hours or more, passengers are entitled to hotel rooms and meals.
Given the number of competitors likely to contest a World Aerobatic Championship (perhaps 100), together with the number of sequences to be flown (three or four per pilot) and the need to allow for weather delays, a period of two weeks must be allocated to conduct a modern world championship.
People don't realize it, but many credit cards, especially those issued by Chase and Citi, offer free compensation for weather delays and cancellations -- they will cover hotel expenses up to the maximum allowed and any non-refundable hotel and other reservations.
At that point, play was called for the weather delay, which temporarily broke Woods's momentum.
Billy Horschel shot an eight-under 64 in the final round of the Zurich Classic in Avondale, La., maintaining his composure through a pair of weather delays for his first PGA Tour victory.
This year, organizers scheduled the Alpine races with four off days, most likely to account for probable weather delays.
The European Aviation Safety Agency, based in Cologne, Germany, requires that aircraft carry at least sufficient fuel to reach their destination, plus additional adequate reserves to account for contingencies like weather delays, congestion or an unexpected deviation to an alternate airport.
Its Airport Scorecard feature is also useful for getting information on weather delays or how long you may have to wait in line for airport security to examine your bags and use the wand on you.
DUBLIN, Ohio — There are "safe house" signs scattered around Muirfield Village Golf Club, residences of refuge for the golfers during weather delays.
