Travel

As coughing season arrives and airport crowds are reaching pre-pandemic levels, more travelers are likely getting on a plane when they’re not feeling 100 percent.

In 2018, Amana Mbise arrived in Anchorage to teach in the UAA social work department. Now he’s showing off his home country to friends and acquaintances in Alaska.

Airlines staffed up for Thanksgiving, and flight cancellations were low for the holiday, even if storms led to Sunday delays.

Alaska travelers hoping to score a sweet deal on flights or cruises have plenty to choose from, but some specials won’t last long.

From Hindu temples to Komodo dragons and orangutans, the country has plenty to offer.

Flight canceled? Luggage lost? Here’s how to deal with travel headaches this holiday season.

Flying can be stressful. But there are a lot of things you can do in advance — and items you can pack in your carry-on — to help smooth out the rough edges.

TSA was established 21 years ago, and many of the early protocols are still in place. But new technology could change the experience at security checkpoints.

When Matthew Beck was laid off from his job, he decided to try something new — working as a flight attendant.

Here are some of the best deals on flights from Alaska to an array of destinations around the world, plus advice on snagging the best fare.

Coronavirus surges in Europe and Asia could soon come to the United States, injecting chaos into Thanksgiving and Christmas travel plans.

At the Alaska Travel Industry Association’s end-of-season trade show, a number of Alaska businesses hope to find a winning combination.

While the TSA is a federal agency, it works with local law enforcement to investigate suspected crimes, so local laws matter.

Although direct flights won’t resume until the spring, there are some budget-friendly flight options through the Lower 48 if you’re trying to reach Europe.

There are a number of specials available for Alaskans, including for some last-minute vacations.

The specials from both Alaska Airlines and Delta are enticing, but beware of blackouts and make sure you’re aware of terms of the specific tickets.

From a long list of warm-weather cruises to some flight deals already being offered, there are plenty of options for Alaska travelers.

Doyon has been working on the concept with the state and Denali Borough. It could cost well over $50 million and faces big hurdles.

His travel company, John Hall’s Alaska, has been offering tours of the state on bus, boat and plane.

It’s an often-unsung achievement that involves thousands of gallons of fuel, hundreds of miles traveled per hour and more than a million people in flight at a given moment.

Amid months of mass flight cancellations and delays, the Department of Transportation has launched a customer service dashboard to help vacationers ahead of the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend.

Both big and small air carriers operate to get Alaskans to far-flung destinations within the state.

Travel columnist Scott McMurren identifies a plethora of options to travel to all corners of the globe using Seattle and Los Angeles as launching points.