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
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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.
Chatting up your fellow travelers can make the hours fly by
Sometimes, nobody wants to talk. That’s OK — and it’s one reason I travel with headphones. But often, it’s fun to chat with your neighbors on the plane.
Checking out the newest offerings from the Alaska travel industry
New cruise ships are sailing to Alaska during the summer, but not just big ships. And summer no longer is the only season to visit Alaska.
It’s PFD week — so there must be an airfare sale going on
Here are some of the best PFD deals.
Travel ‘hackers’? The real ones are exploiting credit card deals for airfare and hotel rooms.
I consider myself a “travel hacker,” although I don’t engage in criminal activity.
FAA bill takes aim at airplane seats
Under the bill, the agency would regulate seat size, and seated passengers couldn't be bumped.
Baggage fees, frequent flyer plans, extra legroom: Here’s how airlines are changing things up this fall
Scott McMurren: Earlier this month, Alaska Airlines ditched its “low fare guarantee,” which enabled travelers to recoup money if the fare dropped on their itinerary after purchase. That's just the beginning.