Learning from Superstorm Sandy
According to Tweeter, Between October 27 and November 1 2012, people sent more than 20 million Tweets about Sandy’s impact and aftermath. When the power went out in much of New York City, mobile usage from people there more than doubled from the previous two days. Afterwards, people sought ways to help: Tweets mentioning the word “donate” reached a 180-day peak; the phrase “donate blood” a 365-day peak. When there is no transportation, it is important … Read entire article »
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Stand by
We are making changes on www.sostravelers.com and currently do not fill in travel requests . You are welcome to contact us: SOStravelers@gmail.com … Read entire article »
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Welcome to SOStravelers blog
We’ve gathered over the last year a number of posts, articles aimed at helping stranded travelers, airlines and airports when facing difficult situations such as weather problems, transportation strikes and various other events. We’re providing tips and information on what to do, how to use social media. You are welcome to add some comments, send us feedback and more. … Read entire article »
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Standed? Get paid
Standed? Get paid ! It is no fun to be stranded in an airport, it can take much time to find a solution. Also, you are not on your own. All around you, there are 10s or 100s people who have the same problem as you. Why not turn this problem into a business & social opportunity? Business opportunity This is what we are offering at SOStravelers.com: - if you are stuck somewhere and subscribe to our $2 monthly/ $18yearly … Read entire article »
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Article about SOStravelers
See what Israel21C is writing about SOStravelers: Stuck in transit? SOStravelers to the rescue … Read entire article »
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SOStravelers – press release
Launch of SOStravelers – Stranded Travelers Turn to Us SOStravelers uses the real-time Internet systems to recognize when and in which places there are delays and to communicate with “stuck” people.SOStravelers Launched To Help Stranded Travelers SOStravelers uses the real-time Internet systems to recognize when and in which places there are delays and to communicate with “stuck” people. Tel Aviv, Israel – 04/30/2011 -Ever been stranded in a foreign country due to an airport foul-up Philippe Scheimann, an entrepreneur and Internet veteran, knows what that’s like. It was while watching fellow frustrated travelers stuck at a major European airport because of the 2010 Iceland volcanic event that he came up with an idea of an emergency travel service for information on food and lodging, and in finding alternative or new flights — all … Read entire article »
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