What does Alaska Air’s participation in the oneworld airline alliance mean for you
A rundown from Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren on the perks of the new affiliation and tips on how to best navigate the system.
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Here are some of the best Alaska flight deals, spurred on by a fare sale and airline competition
Alaska Airlines started its sale as a way to encourage visitors to fly north in May and June. But the rates work in both directions.
Alaska Airlines joins global network, adds perks for elite flyers and promises more connectivity later
COVID-19 lockdowns have reduced international air travel to about 20% of what it was in 2019, so the promise of increased connectivity will clearly be slow in materializing.
Want to cruise the Alaskan coast this year? You may need to think smaller.
Small ships lack some of the amenities that larger vessels have, but they do allow for easier social distancing and a more flexible itinerary.
Want to see more of Alaska’s glaciers? You have plenty of options.
Whether it’s on foot, on skis, or by boat, plane or helicopter, there are many paths to some of Alaska’s most scenic glaciers.
International travel remains tricky. But there are Lower 48 flight deals, and Alaska staycations are still pretty epic.
Countries around the world are wrestling with how to reopen safely to welcome visitors.
Travelers want to visit Alaska this summer — and airlines are responding with a full slate of flights
More independent travelers are making plans to visit Alaska this year, and more airlines are adding flights to make up for the lack of cruise ships.
Pandemic-hit airlines are digging into the ‘fare war’ playbook with deals for Alaska travelers
Airlines are trying everything they can to coax travelers back onto planes.
Digital health passports promise to simplify travel, but come with a lack of standards
There are growing concerns that number of options could complicate matters.
What Canada’s cruise ban and Alaska’s now-optional traveler screenings could mean for summer travel
Lots of folks are asking questions about how best to explore Alaska this summer.
Lower virus numbers, lower fares: Some hopeful signs for Alaska air travelers
Travelers should still keep up their guard with masks, social distancing, handwashing and vaccination if applicable.
Fare wars and spring specials yield airfare bargains for Alaskans willing to travel
An Alaska Airlines sale combined with fare-war prices means air travelers can find wallet-friendly deals.
As CDC weighs testing mandate for domestic flights, industry pushes back
Aviation groups say mandating a coronavirus test would further hobble the industry.
Spring fare war tempts travelers
Both Delta and Alaska Airlines have lowered prices on a number of fares to hubs and other popular destinations.
A quick trip from Anchorage to Seattle provides a firsthand look at the shifting travel landscape
The state of Alaska has a special website set up to walk travelers coming in from out of state through the travel declaration process.
These are tumultuous times for politics and travel. Add the pandemic, and it may be worth staying home.
Travel bans, quarantines, consulate shutdowns and visa problems all are rooted in political decisions (and exacerbated by public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic).
Here’s the lowdown on cheap flight tickets using Alaska Airlines miles, elite status and D.C. flight safety protocols
If you need to fly somewhere right away, your Alaska Airlines miles can come in handy.
Alaska Airlines steps up safety measures for DC flights as officials try to head off more violence
The airline will prohibit passengers from checking firearms and cap capacity loads on flights to and from Washington, D.C., at least through Jan. 22.
8 questions about flying with emotional support animals, answered
With new rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation, most major airlines have limited which animals can be in the cabin.