Don’t hesitate to visit Juneau in winter - even if you’re not meeting with lawmakers
It’s best to use your Alaska Air frequent flyer points to get to Juneau. The airline also offers a “constituent fare.”
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Cheap fares in the U.S. and abroad: Consider this a nudge to book your next trip
Are you open to a nudge to go somewhere new? Or maybe a suggestion to go to a familiar place and do something different?
With the new year arrives a new crop of cheap flights to popular destinations
Some of the deals are straightforward, while travelers have to jump through some hoops to take advantage of the cheapest of the cheap.
Turn your around-the-world dream into reality with cheap January flights
Do the research, and you could book a round-the-world itinerary for less than $2,000. That means extra money for side trips.
Mileage runs are last-minute dashes for airline status, but not everyone thinks they’re worth it
In an era of lackluster loyalty programs and concerns over carbon emissions, even onetime fans question the merit.
Receiving a warm welcome on a tour of Mexico’s magical towns
These destinations are worth visiting, whether you want to check out ancient pyramids, soak up the sun on the beach or eat your way from town to town.
Top 10 gift ideas for the travelers on your holiday shopping list
Travelers on your gift list will appreciate your attention to small, light and easily packable items.
Explore otherworldly swimming holes and ancient ruins on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
A trip to Merida in Mexico features a mash-up of European colonization, the ruins of an ancient civilization and a massive meteorite that made some beautiful cenotes.
Family, friends, airfare deals: Whether you stay in Alaska or travel for the holidays, there’s much to be thankful for
There are some especially good travel deals for flying in January and February.
Ranking the best airfare search sites and apps
How to find the ones touting the lowest prices and those with the best design.
Federal facial recognition is coming to Sea-Tac Airport; Delta Air Lines will be first to use it
Eventually, the service could expand to every point in the airport where international travelers would otherwise use a passport or boarding pass: check-in, bag check, security and boarding.
Let’s pull together to support basic transportation infrastructure in Alaska
The situations in Cordova and Unalaska underscore the critical nature of consistent, dependable transportation infrastructure.
The holiday foods you can and can’t carry on a plane, according to TSA
You would probably like to keep the food you packed for the big family dinner and not have it tossed at airport security checkpoints.
The inventor of the Yukon’s infamous ‘Sourtoe’ cocktail died. His toes will be donated to the hotel bar.
Dick Stevenson, the inventor of the drink that delighted and disgusted patrons at the Downtown Hotel in Dawson for decades, was 89 when he died last week.
Stuck with an annoying airline seatmate? Here’s what you can do about it.
The first rule is don’t lose your cool. That can only make matters worse.
How much does it cost to leap from a basic economy fare to a regular plane ticket? It depends.
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.
JetBlue enters the basic economy battle with a ‘humane’ take on budget fares
Squeezed by ultra-low-cost competitors on one end and traditional airlines with limited-perk options on the other, JetBlue has rolled out new bargain fares with restrictions called “blue basic."
Here’s a checklist for surviving holiday travel — with your sanity intact
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.
Planning on a holiday trip to Seattle? These deals on shopping and entertainment might sweeten the deal
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.
New airline routes boost Anchorage summer passenger traffic to record
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport expects even more growth as Eurowings begins service in Alaska.