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.
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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.
Much more than a tropical paradise: This new travel guide will ‘decolonize’ the way you look at Hawaii
Few tourists are aware of the history and cultural turmoil Hawaii has undergone over the centuries to become what it is today — a rich and complicated multicultural society navigating challenging political realities.
Flying is a big part of life in Alaska. We all have a role in ensuring safety comes first.
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.
I just took the world’s first 20-hour flight. Here’s what it did to me.
The Boeing Dreamliner delivered its few dozen passengers - including yours truly - to their destination more or less intact, even if some of us were not quite sure what day it was.
Trying to score a cheap plane ticket? It pays to know a little bit about the larger forces at work.
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.
Delta’s new $59 subscription gets you booze and early access to overhead bins, but is it worth it?
A new subscription promises Delta travelers priority boarding - all the better to find space for those carry-on bags - and eight free drinks a year.
Lots of Americans have a fear of flying. There are ways to overcome the anxiety disorder.
Therapies, breathing exercises, anti-anxiety medication and cognitive behavioral treatment are among the methods to counter aviophobia.
Dust off your passport and check out these fares from Alaska to Europe, Australia and beyond
Pickings are good on almost every continent right now.
Here’s what can get you banned by airlines, hotels and rental car companies
Some reasons are not at all what you might expect.
Here are this year’s best PFD airfare deals for the Lower 48, Hawaii and Costa Rica
It’s either a good time or the best time to book a trip, so get out your calendar.
Fly to Hawaii for about $200 — and other sweet airfare deals this October
Here are the best deals on flights to Seattle, Portland, LA, Chicago and beyond.
This airline’s ‘baby map’ allows passengers to avoid young fliers. Will others follow suit?
Japan Airlines notes on its website that when passengers who travel with young children - those between the age of 8 days and 2 years - choose on the site where they want to sit, a “child icon” will be displayed on those spots on the seat selection screen.
Rainy fall weather got you daydreaming about travel? Here are some fun itineraries to consider
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.
Isn’t it about time you took a trip to Southeast Alaska?
There are epic sights to see in Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg and Ketchikan.
Some strategies to get you over the line to Alaska Air MVP for 2020
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.