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Most major airlines have their own variation of the basic economy fare. But whether it’s worth it depends on how much you’re willing to give up as a traveler.
While visiting the airport is just one part of your trip, you need to be intentional so you can breeze through like a pro. Let’s double-check the basics.
If you’re missing the Anchorage Nordy’s, the Westin is offering a Nordstrom shopping package. There are also package deals for the museums, dining and Christmas events.
All eyes are on a crash in Dutch Harbor last week, when a PenAir plane skidded off the end of the runway, resulting in one death.
Example: There will be three airlines competing for nonstop passengers between Anchorage and Los Angeles, as well as Anchorage-Chicago. Watch for lower fares on these routes.
Pickings are good on almost every continent right now.
It’s either a good time or the best time to book a trip, so get out your calendar.
Here are the best deals on flights to Seattle, Portland, LA, Chicago and beyond.
Ride your bike around Oregon’s Crater Lake, hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain or kick back on a cruise -- there’s a world of possibility.
There are epic sights to see in Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg and Ketchikan.
If you want to top off your mileage account to reach MVP or MVP Gold, take a look at some of the best-priced long-haul flights.
Not to mention: Côte d’Ivoire, Costa Rica, Melbourne and LA
