FAA bill takes aim at airplane seats
Under the bill, the agency would regulate seat size, and seated passengers couldn't be bumped.
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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.
Need to fly to the Lower 48 this fall or winter? Here are the best deals happening now
Scott McMurren: You can fly Anchorage to Orlando, Florida, for as little as $355 roundtrip. But that and many other fare deals expire this Sunday.
The first round of autumn airfare deals have arrived. Here are the standouts.
Scott McMurren: From Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau or Ketchikan, you to Paris for under $600 roundtrip. And that's just the start.
Here’s what an ‘Alaska-on-a-whim’ itinerary might look like
Scott McMurren: The idea of last-minute travel to Alaska is somewhat new, but there are ways to make it work.
Fall is almost here, and so are some really great travel deals
Scott McMurren: There are a bunch of great fares that will be popping up in the next couple of weeks. October is a particularly slow time for travel, so expect airlines to offer nice specials.
Want to get the most bang for your Alaska Airlines miles? Think close to home.
Scott McMurren: Some of the best mileage deals are for in-state travel: from Anchorage to Juneau is just 5,000 miles each way.
Tourism is winding down. That means sweet in-state deals for Alaskans.
It's a great time to snag a deal on a cruise, train ride, RV rental or stay at a lodge.
Trekking through fire and ice on Greenland’s 102-mile Arctic Circle Trail
From sunburn to Gore-Tex on a nine-day wilderness hike across one of the island’s largest expanses of ice-free terrain.
It’s the season for late-summer airfare deals. Here’s what to look for.
Summer-only carriers looking to scoop up the last of the high-season travelers, while year-round carriers are discounting prices for fall.
Faster internet, beds for napping, more legroom: Here’s how technology is making air travel more comfortable
Scott McMurren: With new planes, travelers have more options to make their trip more comfortable.
A marine state park in Southeast Alaska features historic cannery ruins
Taku Harbor State Marine Park near Juneau preserves the state's cannery history.
St. Paul is definitely remote, but for seals and seabirds, it can hardly be beat
St. Paul Island is in the middle of the action for nature’s migration of birds, fish and mammals. And it’s a wonder to behold.
Travel bargains are often hiding in plain sight. Here are some basic tools to help you find them.
Scott McMurren: Oftentimes a travel bargain is hiding in plain sight. Here's some basic tools to help you find a good travel deal.
Playing tour guide this summer for visitors to Alaska? Here are some fun itineraries
Scott McMurren: Over the years, we refer to our close-in adventures as Tour A, B or C. They’ve served us well, particularly for first-time visitors.
Surprises await when you explore the green spaces of New York City
Central Park is the biggie, but there are other patches of green throughout the city. The High Line is a park built on an elevated train track that stretches almost 1.5 miles along Manhattan’s west side.
Summer has arrived: Here are the cheapest ways to get out of town
Scott McMurren: There's deals to be had, whether you're headed by rail to Denali or taking a flight out of state.
Curious about Nome, Wiseman and Fort Yukon? Here are your guides
Scott McMurren: In remote Alaska towns, it often falls to a single bus driver or tour guide to make a lasting impression.
Banff, Jasper and the incredible sights you’ll see driving up the Alaska-Canadian Highway
Scott McMurren: “Today, you should be prepared for the most beautiful drive of your life,” said the bellman as we hit the road going northwest toward Jasper.
For these families, showing off Alaska is a multi-generational affair
Scott McMurren: Those who start and operate local tourist enterprises often are guided by their affection for a particular slice of Alaska. Sometimes their children are inspired to take up the torch, too.