Alaskans are benefiting from pent-up travel demand with more nonstop flights to Lower 48
While most summer airline schedules are finalized in February or March, there has been a rush of last-minute nonstop flights to Anchorage this summer.
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Americans can pack bags for Europe as EU lifts travel restrictions
The move will provide a boost for major American carriers like United Airlines and Delta that fly the world’s most profitable routes alongside European peers Air France and Lufthansa.
Will a passenger weight check be part of the preflight experience? No way, airlines say.
The notion of weighing passengers, which was widely circulated on travel sites and blogs last month, was grounded in some reality.
TSA prepares for a busy summer air travel season in Alaska
Anchorage has recovered to about 90% passenger volume compared to the record year of 2019, according to a TSA spokesperson.
Bicycling is a great way to see different towns in Alaska — especially when you cap off a ride with a local brew
Some businesses offer bike-and-brew tours, or you can build your own itinerary.
TSA asks office staff for help, offers bonuses and mandates overtime to keep airport lines moving
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration has issued a memo warning that 131 of the nation’s largest airports will face staffing shortages this month.
Airlines have lost or damaged more than 15,000 wheelchairs since late 2018
Roughly 29 wheelchairs a day have been mishandled by airlines since they were required to begin officially reporting numbers.
As airfares to Anchorage grow pricier, the ‘Fairbanks connection’ may help budget-conscious travelers
The combination of a fare war between Anchorage and Fairbanks along with cheap fares from Fairbanks to the Lower 48 is a recipe for airfare savings.
Rollin’ on the rails: Your ticket to Alaska’s grandeur
Climb aboard, look out the window and step into nature’s paint box.
Want to explore Alaska’s national parks? Here’s where to start.
Alaska is home to massive national parks that each have something special to offer, from the icebergs of Glacier Bay National Park to the salmon-fishing bears of Katmai.
How to prepare to travel to Hawaii, in 6 steps
The state’s pandemic entry requirements sound doable. Putting them into practice is another story.
Anchorage airport expects surge in travel over Memorial Day weekend
The manager at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport said he expects Memorial Day weekend to be the first of many busy weekends as travel and tourism pick up.
9 questions about traveling with kids, answered by infectious-disease experts
Experts know so much more about the coronavirus this year compared to 2020, and families can make smart decisions that will let them get away safely.
Here are some of the best deals on Alaska airfares, lodging, cruises and adventures this summer
A lower number of cruise ship tourists expected this summer means there’s more room for Alaskans to explore — and there are discounts aplenty to lure you to different parts of the state.
Cruise lines plan a U.S. summer comeback - in Alaska
Three Carnival-owned cruise lines on Thursday said they are planning to resume sailing in Alaska this summer with fully vaccinated passengers.
Alaska lodge operators and tour companies are pinning down their pandemic protocols ahead of a busy summer
There are extra safety protocols for guests and employees at many tourism and hospitality businesses, specifically regarding COVID-19, testing and vaccinations.
A rundown of pandemic-related developments affecting travel in Alaska, the U.S. and Europe
The TSA has renewed its mask mandate for airplanes and other public transportation, the Canadian border remains closed and cruise lovers are still in wait-and-see mode.
TSA warns of longer airport wait times as travel ramps up
TSA officials are preparing for a busy summer, boosting efforts to hire more officers and using new technology to improve the screening process, the agency’s acting administrator said.
Delta stops blocking middle seats, officially ending social distancing on planes
With more people flying and all U.S. airlines now selling every seat, travelers should prepare for crowds in the air.
Seattle maintains its allure as a favorite destination for Alaskans
Cheap airfares make Seattle affordable to reach from Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks.