At times, 2011 has felt like a parade of natural disasters: Earthquakes and tornadoes and floods, oh my! But wait, there are more coming. Hurricane season has just begun, and the forecasts for 2011 aren't pretty. Before the next one hits, we look back at the nation's 10 costliest hurricanes.
The storms last month not only inconvenienced travelers; they also cut into Delta Air Lines's profit, the company warned Wednesday. Delta has lowered its profit guidance by $45 million as a result.
It's been a grueling winter for travelers as airlines cancel flights ahead of possible bad weather. In February, 13,000 flights have been cancelled and 1 million passengers stranded. And even when winter ends, new rules could keep more planes grounded.
