Navigating travel and airport crowds is like riding a bike (which you might rent instead of a car)
Finding a lounge at bigger airports is worth it, if only for the quieter environment, writes Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren.
Want a better deal on airline tickets out of Alaska? Dial in your search strategy and stay flexible
Some travelers are more tech-savvy than others, but there are a few simple tricks you can use to get a better deal.
Playing the game to rack up airline miles, credit card rewards can pay off for savvy travelers
As parts of the world reopen to travelers, there are more bonus miles, more features and even some cash-back statement credits available.
A North Slope ‘milk run’ shows how flight services fill needs big and small for rural Alaskans
On Wright Air Service’s run between Fairbanks and Utqiaġvik, passengers, mail and freight are all part of the transportation matrix.
Alaskans are benefiting from pent-up travel demand with more nonstop flights to Lower 48
While most summer airline schedules are finalized in February or March, there has been a rush of last-minute nonstop flights to Anchorage this summer.
Bicycling is a great way to see different towns in Alaska — especially when you cap off a ride with a local brew
Some businesses offer bike-and-brew tours, or you can build your own itinerary.
As airfares to Anchorage grow pricier, the ‘Fairbanks connection’ may help budget-conscious travelers
The combination of a fare war between Anchorage and Fairbanks along with cheap fares from Fairbanks to the Lower 48 is a recipe for airfare savings.
Want to explore Alaska’s national parks? Here’s where to start.
Alaska is home to massive national parks that each have something special to offer, from the icebergs of Glacier Bay National Park to the salmon-fishing bears of Katmai.
Here are some of the best deals on Alaska airfares, lodging, cruises and adventures this summer
A lower number of cruise ship tourists expected this summer means there’s more room for Alaskans to explore — and there are discounts aplenty to lure you to different parts of the state.
Alaska lodge operators and tour companies are pinning down their pandemic protocols ahead of a busy summer
There are extra safety protocols for guests and employees at many tourism and hospitality businesses, specifically regarding COVID-19, testing and vaccinations.
A rundown of pandemic-related developments affecting travel in Alaska, the U.S. and Europe
The TSA has renewed its mask mandate for airplanes and other public transportation, the Canadian border remains closed and cruise lovers are still in wait-and-see mode.
Seattle maintains its allure as a favorite destination for Alaskans
Cheap airfares make Seattle affordable to reach from Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks.