Originally Posted by
floridastorm
I'm curious about something and in no way am I being condescending toward anyone. Most people that fly are certainly not homeless types. Why then do most people see fit to spend the night or nights at the airport when there is a storm or major disruption in air travel? Every airport has numerous hotels nearby or attached to the airport. Are they just too cheap to pay for a hotel? Possibly there is a small amount of people who may be strapped for funds. But most, I'm quite sure, can afford a hotel. Also, shouldn't travelers always have the means available for contingencies. Who travels with no credit cards or cash in their pocket?
A few things I can think of: hotels may be full, hotels may be full enough that the rate for any remaining rooms is higher than a person is willing to pay, if someone's been rebooked on an early-morning flight it may not make sense to get a hotel room just to get a couple hours of sleep before hading back to the airport.