Basic, premium economy or ‘Saver’? Inside airlines’ new class system
The new “Basic Economy” or “Saver” fares look cheap at first glance. But don’t be fooled into thinking that’s the final price.
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Don’t let summer slip away without exploring Alaska’s national parks
There are plenty of late-season deals on excursions starting to pop up.
To find those fleeting, super-cheap ticket deals, check out hub cities where Alaska and Delta are sparring
The best deals to Delta’s hubs: Salt Lake City, Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. Those fares are on Alaska Airlines. The next-best deals are to key Alaska Air cities: Seattle, Boise, Spokane, San Diego and Los Angeles on Delta. Are you starting to see the pattern?
One giant hotel chain is getting rid of single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste
In a move to cut back on plastic waste, InterContinental Hotels Group is doing away with miniature toiletries at its hotels worldwide. That amounts to about 200 million little plastic bottles a year.
Fall airfare deals are starting to pop up. Here are the highlights.
The big trend coming up for travel to and from Alaska is the long goodbye to our fair-weather airline friends, like JetBlue and Allegiant, that fly only in the summer.
Trails, mountain views, giant pancakes and great beer: a weekend in Talkeetna has a lot to offer
For such a small town, there are lots of fun trips in Talkeetna for locals and visitors alike.
Here are some cheap tickets from Alaska to Seattle, LA, Paris and beyond
Also — take advantage of JetBlue’s cheap flights while you can, because they’re not coming back for summer 2020.
It’s been a hot summer. Chill out with one of these Southcentral Alaska glacier excursions
Hiking up to the snow line is one thing. But it’s another thing to get out in a boat and paddle around icebergs.
‘Beautiful impression’: Chinese tourism to Alaska is growing fast
On the road for a day with a group of tourists from China.
Wildlife is the big highlight of a trip to the North Slope
Swimming in the Arctic Ocean is fun to cross off your bucket list, but the chance to see Dall sheep, caribou, musk ox and migratory birds can be even more exciting.
Do you like cheap plane tickets? You’re in luck this month
It’s hard to think of a better time for a fare war between Anchorage and the Lower 48. Here are some of the best deals.
'Mile Cry Club’: Why human emotions and senses go haywire on a plane
Combine the stress of getting through the airport with possible fatigue, plus immobilization, high altitude, reduced oxygen in the blood and dehydration due to dry air, and it’s a wonder everyone isn’t blubbering constantly.
In Eugene, Oregon, a good mood is ‘just a bike ride away’
The bike craze was in full swing when I lived in Eugene 40 years ago. But today, there are more trails, more bike/pedestrian bridges and more cycling enthusiasts.
Expecting summer visitors? These 3 trips will give them a great Alaska experience
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to tag along on some of these great adventures.
Is gaming airlines and reward programs worth it? Depends on where you’re sitting (and if you like extra legroom)
“Skiplagging,” mileage runs, signing up for credit cards with travel perks — it’s all part of how people work the system for better travel deals.
Budget airline Allegiant has arrived, JetBlue is back and other signs the summer travel season is in full swing
Here are the new flights, new routes and new developments arriving for travelers this season.
There are some sweet Alaska airfare deals between now and mid-June - if you act fast
Here are some favorites.
Germs, dehydration, weight gain: Tips for staying healthy when traveling
If these tips sound familiar, it’s because they work.
800 people tour new Alaska ferry as proposed budget cuts threaten marine highway
The Tazlina is scheduled to make its maiden voyage Tuesday, running from Juneau to Haines and Skagway.
When you’re playing the airline system game, sometimes you lose
Here are some lessons learned the hard way from a recent trip to Juneau.