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For some Alaskans, it makes sense to tour the globe one bakery at a time
Fire Island Bakery shuts down all its locations in January. For much of the staff, vacation time comes with professional development.
Anthony’s at Sea-Tac is one of 14 businesses to close this spring as airport updates concessions
Despite the wave of closures, which will include perhaps two dozen more by the end of the year, the airport will see a net gain of 50 new businesses by 2025.
Here’s what it’s like to sail the Panama Canal
Even if you’ve read about the canal and its history, the scale of the project hard to believe -- even compared to the trans-Alaska pipeline
Cheap tickets, tons of fees: Welcome to the era of ultra-low-cost airlines
If you are perturbed by the nickel-and-diming at Delta and Alaska Airlines, get ready for your head to explode as you navigate the fees and surcharges of carriers like Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant.
Here’s how one Alaskan went from Peters Creek to captaining a 174-foot ship
Andrea Kosto is one of the “hawsepipers” - captains who worked their way up from deckhand, to mate and finally to the top spot on board.
Starting this summer - the fastest way to fly to the East Coast
Airlines are ramping up their flight schedules for summer and introducing new routes, including a new direct flight from Anchorage to New Jersey
Holidays are over, and that means low airfares are back
Not all cities are enjoying increased access to low fares. But Anchorage is -- for now.
There’s a big world out there - why not resolve to see more of it in 2019?
Fly across the globe or explore your own state -- there are lots of ways to fit more travel into the year. Here are some suggestions.
Alaska Air Saver fares, like the others, might be cheap — but you won’t get what you’re used to
An aisle seat? A checked bag? A better connection? It’ll cost you.
There’s lots of fun to be had north of Anchorage in winter
If a spectacular display of northern lights isn’t enough, you can do some mushing or visit the Arctic Circle.
Give a traveler a gift of trip planning and a more comfortable journey to the destination
This holiday season, think beyond electronic gadgets for your traveling loved one.
Here’s what you’ll have to sacrifice for an Alaska Airlines ‘Saver’ fare
Alaska Airlines, like Delta and United, is working hard to offer a ticket that you might not want to buy.
What I’m thankful for: Safe travels and gear well-suited for enduring Alaska’s frigid cold
Here in Alaska, your Thanksgiving journey can bring some special challenges. The bonus? Many more things to be thankful for.
Hit the highlights on Hawaii’s Big Island - without driving too much
On my first few trips to the island, I set an ambitious agenda. On this trip, we stayed on the west coast of the island -- and didn’t venture too far from the shore.
Plan ahead for the smoothest possible flights during the holiday season
The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year — just ahead of the following Sunday.
High-end heli-skiing: Check out this new Arctic adventure base in Sweden
The ambitious Niehku Mountain Villa - with 14 rooms on the border of Norway and Sweden - is a whole different game.
Top off your Alaska Air mileage with these trips – and keep your elite status
Frequent flyers who get used to being fawned over in first class get nervous if they don’t have the requisite number of “elite qualifying miles” to maintain their “status” for the following year.
Check out ‘gateway’ cities for a chance at cheaper overseas airfares
Alaska travelers have to work overtime to get affordable airfares to far-flung destinations in the tropics, Europe, Asia and Africa.
New year-round direct flights are set to connect Alaska and China in 2019
Airlines are negotiating to provide the service between Anchorage and Harbin in northeast China, the Alaska governor's office said.