Overview of Alaska
Photo credit: National Park Service
The southeast epitomises classic Alaskan scenery, with its fjords, mountains, forests and glaciers. Alaska is one of the top cruise destinations in the world, and the main drawcard for visitors to this region is the wondrous scenery along the waters of the Inside Passage; a major marine highway ideal for ship travel. The number one attraction in the interior heartland is Denali National Park, an area of untamed magnificence that also encompasses North America's highest mountain, the snow-covered Mount McKinley. Arctic Alaska in the frozen north is less well-travelled, and few venture as far as Barrow and Nome.
Due to its northern location, Alaska is the land of the 'midnight sun', and visitors can experience the odd phenomenon of having over 21 hours of sunlight each day in the summer. Despite a reputation for high prices and inhospitable weather, millions of people have found Alaska to be a unique piece of the US that is worth every dollar.
Key Facts
- Language:
- English is the most common language spoken but Spanish is often heard in the south-western states.
- Passport/Visa:
It is highly recommended that travellers' passports have at least six months' validity remaining after the intended date of departure from them travel destination. A visa is required for short visits unless travellers qualify for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of certain countries to travel to the US for a stay of up to 90 days without a visa. Visitors under the VWP need to register online three days before travel and have an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This allows the US government to screen all visitors before travel. Visitors entering the country under the VWP must have a machine-readable passport (MRP) that has a barcode on the photo page. Travellers under the VWP must have passports that include biometrics if they wish to enter the country without a visa, which means that passports must contain unique personal data such as fingerprints or iris details. All passports must contain a digital photo image in order to travel visa-free. All visitors to the USA have a photograph and two fingerprints taken by an inkless scanner on arrival, including those travelling visa-free under the VWP.
As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers travelling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA, a valid passport is required by immigration authorities. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
- Currency:
The official currency is the US Dollar (USD), which is divided into 100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are widespread and credit cards are widely accepted. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
- Electricity:
- Electrical current is 120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the type with two flat pins, though three-pin plugs (two flat parallel pins and a rounded pin) are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter.
Travel Advisories
Travel to Alaska
Climate
Although the assumption is that Alaska is a land of snow and sub-zero temperatures, the climate in Alaska is actually extremely varied, caused by the state's six different topographic regions. The far north is extremely dry and very cold, with Arctic conditions and temperatures averaging about 20°F (29°C), and the ground at Point Barrow remains permanently frozen to a depth of 1,330 ft (405m). However, summer temperatures in most of Alaska are surprisingly high, averaging in the 60s Fahrenheit (about 16C), and they have been known to reach 90°F (32C) and up. The southeast tends to be fairly moderate, with damp, rainy and sometimes mild conditions, with temperatures in July averaging 56F (13C) and temperatures in January averaging 30F (-1C). The south and central areas tend to be similar, with slightly colder winter temperatures. Western Alaska tends to be rainy, while the Aleutian Islands in winter are damp and rainy, with fog. Heavy snows are common in the north and central regions of the state. The best time to visit Alaska is in the summer months, when days are long and the weather is perfect for outdoor adventures.
Health Notes when travelling to United States of America
There are no specific health risks associated with travel within the USA. Medical facilities are excellent, but expensive. Only emergencies are treated without prior payment and treatment can be refused without evidence of insurance or proof of funds. Good medical insurance is essential. Visitors must be fully vaccinated with the primary series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to travel to the United States by plane if they are non-U.S. citizens.
Safety Notes when travelling to United States of America
Travel within the United States is generally trouble-free, though travellers should be aware that the US shares with the rest of the world, an increased threat from terrorist incidents. Security has been heightened, particularly at airports. Restrictions on hand luggage apply and travellers are advised to check on the latest situation with airlines in advance. Travellers should also be alert to the dangers of car and street crime in cities and should use common sense and take basic precautions. Hurricanes are common between June and November, putting the southern USA, including the Gulf Coast and the eastern US at risk. There is a risk of wildfires in many dry areas in the US, particularly on the West Coast from March to November.
Customs in United States of America
Laws vary from state to state, including speed limit, fines and punishment. The age at which alcohol may be legally bought and consumed is 21 years.
Duty Free in United States of America
Travellers to the United States who are returning residents of the country do not have to pay duty on articles purchased abroad to the value of $800 provided their stay was longer than 48 hours and their duty-free allowance was not used in the 30-day period prior. For passengers arriving from Samoa, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, a duty-free allowance of $1,600 is allowed. The following items are included in this: 50 cigarettes and 10 cigars and 150 millilitres (5 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages or 150 millilitres (5 fl. oz.) of perfume containing alcohol. Restrictions may apply to goods from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Burma (Myanmar), Angola, Liberia and Sudan. It is prohibited to import Cuban cigars from any country.
Travellers to the United States who are non-residents do not have to pay duty on the following items: 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes and gifts to the value of $100 provided their stay in the USA is not less than 72 hours and that the allowance has not been used in the preceding six-month period.
Prohibited items for residents and non-residents include meat or meat products, poultry, narcotics, absinthe, plants, seeds, vegetables, fruits, soil, live insects and other living plants or animal pests. Fish is prohibited unless it carries disease-free certification. Wildlife and animals or their by-products carry restrictions. Dairy products and eggs from specified countries are not allowed. Firearms and ammunition are not allowed without the necessary license and permit.
Doing Business in United States of America
In such a large country, filled with so many diverse groups, business practices may differ according to each state, however rarely to any large degree. The East Coast is traditionally more formal than the West Coast, though in states such as California, dress code and conservative appearance are as common as they would be in New York. Punctuality is important throughout the country and it is considered rude to be late for a meeting. Gift-giving is uncommon as it may be construed as bribery. Appropriate titles (Mr, Mrs, Ms) are used upon introduction and until otherwise stated. Americans favour politeness and greetings of 'Hello' and 'How are you?' are often expressed with sincerity. Business hours may vary in each state, but an 8am start and 5pm finish Monday to Friday is the most common with an hour over lunch.
Status and age are not necessarily indicative of seniority, nor do they carry much weight in themselves. Those doing business in the States should be mindful of this fact; foreigners should never make assumptions about someone's position or rank. Best practice is to be respectful to all parties. That said, the US upholds a hierarchal business structure, in which 'the boss' is the ultimate decision-maker. Senior leaders have the power of the last word, and can go against the grain just as easily as they can follow popular opinion. Foreigners should concentrate on winning over this individual, even if the greater group seems unsupportive. Americans value a direct style of communication. In this fast-paced, consumer culture 'time is money', and small-talk is viewed as unnecessary and wasteful. It's best for foreigners to get to the point quickly, speak about issues in a frank and open manner, and to avoid taking offence if someone questions or challenges them outright.
Communication in United States of America
The international country dialling code for the United States is +1. Mobile networks cover most of the country, especially all urban areas, and WiFi is widely available.
Tipping in United States of America
A 15 percent tip is expected by taxi drivers, bartenders, hairdressers and waiters, but travellers shouldn't tip in fast-food or self-service restaurants. In expensive restaurants or for large parties, the tip should be 20 percent of the bill. It is normal to tip staff such as valets and porters in hotels; this is discretionary, although a minimum of $5 is expected. Most services are customarily tipped if the service is good.
Passport/Visa Note
It is highly recommended that travellers' passports have at least six months' validity remaining after the intended date of departure from them travel destination. A visa is required for short visits unless travellers qualify for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of certain countries to travel to the US for a stay of up to 90 days without a visa. Visitors under the VWP need to register online three days before travel and have an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This allows the US government to screen all visitors before travel. Visitors entering the country under the VWP must have a machine-readable passport (MRP) that has a barcode on the photo page. Travellers under the VWP must have passports that include biometrics if they wish to enter the country without a visa, which means that passports must contain unique personal data such as fingerprints or iris details. All passports must contain a digital photo image in order to travel visa-free. All visitors to the USA have a photograph and two fingerprints taken by an inkless scanner on arrival, including those travelling visa-free under the VWP.
As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers travelling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA, a valid passport is required by immigration authorities. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Entry Requirements
- Entry requirements for Canadians:
The most important requirement on entering the U.S. is providing proof of Canadian citizenship. A valid Canadian passport is the best document to prove Canadian citizenship and the right to return to Canada. However, several other documents can serve, depending on the mode of transport. Generally, Canadian citizens do not require visitor, business, transit or other visas to enter the United States from Canada, though there are some exceptions.
- Entry requirements for UK nationals:
UK nationals require a passport valid for duration of stay. Most passport holders can get an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) through the Visa Waiver Programme, which allows travel to the US for up to 90 days. The VWP includes tourism, certain types of business visit and transit to another country.
- Entry requirements for Australians:
Passports must be valid for the period of intended stay. If visiting the US for fewer than 90 days, Australian nationals may be eligible to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), and enter under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
- Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Passports must be valid for duration of stay. Irish nationals can get an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) under the Visa Waiver Programme for entry into the United States.
- Entry requirements for New Zealanders:
Passports must be valid for duration of stay. New Zealand nationals can get an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) under the Visa Waiver Programme for entry into the United States.
- Entry requirements for South Africans:
South Africans must hold a passport valid for duration of stay. A visa is required.
Currency
The official currency is the US Dollar (USD), which is divided into 100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are widespread and credit cards are widely accepted. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
| Exchange rate for 1 USD - U.S. Dollar | |||||
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0.00 BMD Bermudan Dollar |
0.93 EUR Euro |
0.80 GBP U.K. Pound Sterling |
152.99 JPY Japanese Yen |
1.37 CAD Canadian Dollar |
0.91 CHF Swiss Franc |
|
1.52 AUD Australian Dollar |
39.40 UAH Ukrainian Hryvnia |
443.91 KZT Kazakhstani Tenge |
93,075.00 LBP Lebanese Pound |
4.86 LYD Libyan Dinar |
6.86 BOB Bolivian Boliviano |
|
0.00 NPR Nepalese Rupee |
0.00 OMR Omani Rial |
0.00 QAR Qatari Rial |
1.35 SGD Singapore Dollar |
10.82 SEK Swedish Krona |
0.00 TTD Trinidad Tobago Dollar |
|
0.00 VEF Venezuelan Bolivar |
58.11 DOP Dominican Peso |
0.00 HRK Croatian Kuna |
16.95 MXN Mexican Peso |
610.53 XOF West African CFA Franc |
0.00 PGK Papua New Guinean kina |
|
0.00 BSD Bahamian Dollar |
0.00 FJD Fiji Dollar |
0.00 HNL Honduran Lempira |
133.87 DZD Algerian Dinar |
0.00 MMK Myanma Kyat |
0.00 BWP Botswana Pula |
|
3.72 PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol |
938.44 CLP Chilean Peso |
386.84 AMD Armenia Dram |
23.29 CZK Czech Koruna |
17.63 MDL Moldova Lei |
139.89 ISK Icelandic Krona |
|
12,582.40 UZS Uzbekistan Sum |
3.72 ILS Israeli New Sheqel |
0.71 JOD Jordanian Dinar |
0.00 KWD Kuwaiti Dinar |
38.15 UYU Uruguayan Peso |
0.00 MUR Mauritian Rupee |
|
0.00 NIO Nicaraguan Córdoba |
10.88 NOK Norwegian Krone |
4.03 PLN Polish Zloty |
3.75 SAR Saudi Riyal |
0.00 LKR Sri Lanka Rupee |
36.79 THB Thai Baht |
|
3.66 AED U.A.E Dirham |
5.09 BRL Brazilian Real |
4.63 RON Romanian New Leu |
7.81 HKD Hong Kong Dollar |
610.53 XAF Central African CFA Franc |
25,405.70 VND Vietnamese Dong |
|
878.36 ARS Argentine Peso |
0.00 XCD East Caribbean Dollar |
0.00 GTQ Guatemalan Quetzal |
10.06 MAD Moroccan Dirham |
0.00 BHD Bahrain Dinar |
1.00 PAB Panamanian Balboa |
|
1.70 AZN Azerbaijan Manat |
3,920.00 COP Colombian Peso |
88.42 KGS Kyrgyzstan Som |
362.00 HUF Hungarian Forint |
10.89 TJS Tajikistan Ruble |
16,073.70 IDR Indonesian Rupiah |
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47.95 EGP Egyptian Pound |
1,358.84 KRW South Korean Won |
7,456.52 PYG Paraguayan Guaraní |
4.74 MYR Malaysian Ringgit |
508.31 CRC Costa Rican Colón |
1.67 NZD New Zealand Dollar |
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277.87 PKR Pakistani Rupee |
91.39 RUB Russian Rouble |
18.51 ZAR South African Rand |
3.13 TND Tunisian Dinar |
0.00 BBD Barbadian Dollar |
1.82 BGN Bulgarian Lev |
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32.33 TRY Turkish Lira |
57.28 PHP Philippine Peso |
32.31 TWD New Taiwan Dollar |
1,164.84 NGN Nigerian Naira |
0.00 XPF CFP Franc |
0.00 GHS Ghanaian Cedi |
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0.00 JMD Jamaican Dollar |
0.00 ANG Neth. Antillean Guilder |
0.00 BND Brunei Dollar |
108.90 RSD Serbian Dinar |
7.24 CNY Chinese Yuan |
6.94 DKK Danish Krone |
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3.49 TMT New Turkmenistan Manat |
83.42 INR Indian Rupee |
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Euro to U.S. Dollar
1 EUR = 1.07 USD
Canadian Dollar to U.S. Dollar
1 CAD = 0.73 USD
U.K. Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar
1 GBP = 1.26 USD
Australian Dollar to U.S. Dollar
1 AUD = 0.66 USD
New Zealand Dollar to U.S. Dollar
1 NZD = 0.60 USD
South African Rand to U.S. Dollar
1 ZAR = 0.05 USD
Airports in Alaska
Anchorage International (ANC)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
http://www.anchorageairport.com
Location: Anchorage The airport is situated about six miles (10km) south of Anchorage.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 907 266 2526
Transfer between terminals: There is a free airport shuttle bus between the South (Domestic) Terminal, the North (International) Terminal and the rental car lots.
Getting to the city: The People Mover bus service stops regularly at the airport, taking travellers to downtown Anchorage. It operates between roughly 6am and 11pm daily, at 30-minute intervals. Many hotels offer free airport pick-up services for their guests, and limousines and taxis are also available for hire. Ride-hailing services, such as Uber, are available.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside both terminals. The ride to downtown Anchorage takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants, bars, shops, a massage centre, a barbershop, a nursery, mail drop points, a military lounge, a hotel reservations desk and tourist information. Disabled facilities are very good.
Parking: Short-term parking outside the North Terminal (international) is free for the first half hour, then $6 for two hours, and $10 for three hours up to $13 per day and $78 per week (10-day maximum). Short-term parking at the South Terminal (domestic) is slightly more expensive, charging $3 for the first hour, $6 for two hours, and $10 for three hours, up to $16 per day and $96 per week (30-day maximum). Long-term parking is near the South Terminal, costing $13 per day and $78 per week (90-day maximum). The Park, Ride and Fly Lot is the cheapest long-term option; located across from the DOTPF Central Regional Headquarters on International Airport Road, it charges $9 per day, $40 per week, and $100 per month (90-day maximum). The lot is serviced by a free shuttle to both terminals.
Ketchikan Airport (KTN)
Ketchikan International Airport
http://www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us/130/Airport
Location: Ketchikan The airport is situated three miles (5km) northwest of central Ketchikan.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Getting to the city: An airport ferry regularly leaves the airport for Ketchikan between 6.15am and 9.30pm. Metered taxis and a public bus service are readily available from the mainland ferry and water taxi docks.
Car rental: Budget car rental is represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Water taxis are available from the airport and many hotels offer complimentary taxi or shuttle services for guests. Taxi cabs meet the airport ferry in Ketchikan.
Facilities: There is a lounge and snack bar in the terminal, as well as free WiFi, rental car desks, a gift shop and a lost and found service.
Parking: Parking is available.
Juneau Airport (JNU)
Juneau International Airport
http://www.juneau.org/airport
Location: Juneau The airport is situated eight miles (13km) northwest of central Juneau.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Getting to the city: Juneau's public transit system, Capital Transit, provides bus and shuttle services to and from the airport. A number of hotels also offer shuttle services for guests. Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo/National, Avis, Budget and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: A number of taxi companies service the airport.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include a visitor information desk, baggage storage, a lost and found service, smoking rooms, disabled facilities, free wifi, a computer lounge, a gift shop and restaurants.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available directly in front of the terminal building. In short-term parking the first 15 minutes are free, the first hour costs $3, and each hour thereafter costs $2. In long-term parking the first two hours cost $5 and each extra hour costs $1, up to a daily rate of $14, and a weekly rate of $75.
Anchorage
Photo credit: Judith Duk
Perched on the edge of a vast beautiful wilderness, Anchorage is encompassed in scenic splendour, surrounded by mountains, forest, rivers and tundra; a short drive in any direction offers an abundant variety of wilderness experiences.
The city started out in 1915 as a tented camp for the workers on the Alaska Railroad, and with the later discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay and the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline, Anchorage's development was fast and furious. Today this sprawling city is full of life, with an array of dining options, a thriving music scene, theatres, and museums.
Its conservative, transient character is due in part to the fact that many of its residents are from other parts of the US, working for a few years and then moving on. The rest of the population is made up of Alaskan indigenous peoples, oil workers, gold seekers, loggers, and fishermen, together with the moose and occasional bear that wander into town. As a cosmopolitan urban area, it has similarities with other small American cities, but still retains a uniquely Alaskan feel.
Getting around in Anchorage
Anchorage's public transit system, People Mover, provides easy access to most tourist attractions and places of interest. The buses run roughly between 6.30am and 9pm on weekdays and thereafter until 11pm, but the service during these late hours is limited. Travellers should note that operating times vary by route and are reduced on weekends. Maps and schedules are available from the People Mover Transit Center on 6th Avenue. Adult bus fare starts at $2. Day passes are available and good value for money if you will be sightseeing all day.
Some tourist attractions provide free shuttles to and from downtown Anchorage, where many of the hotels are situated. There are also taxis, rental cars and rental bicycles available. Ride-hailing services, such as Uber, are also available.
Climate in Anchorage
Anchorage has a subarctic climate characterised by short, cool summers and long, cold winters. Average daytime summer temperatures range from 55F (13C) to 78F (26C), while average daytime winter temperatures range from 5F (-15C) to 30F (-1C). The average winter snowfall is 70 inches (1778mm).
As with all of Alaska, Anchorage has extremely long days in the summer, with the Summer Solstice in late June experiencing 22 hours of sunlight; winter is just as dark as summer is light, and at the Winter Solstice in late December the daylight lasts less than six hours. The best time for visitors to travel to Anchorage is the period between May and early September when long days, clear skies and warm afternoons prevail.
Sightseeing in Anchorage
Anchorage is a priceless travel hub for many visitors to Alaska, but the appeal for tourists is rooted firmly in the good transport networks and the glorious wilderness on the city's doorstep. Anchorage itself is not a renowned tourist destination. Having said that, the city retains a sort of pioneer charm as it is still a gathering point for Americans and foreigners looking to make their fortune in various trades. Within the city, the most popular sightseeing attractions include the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Downtown Anchorage also hosts the fantastic Anchorage Market and Festival every weekend in the summer, which is a great attraction for visitors. The market offers an array of locally made goods including clothing, paintings, handmade jewellery and babushkadolls (Russian nesting dolls), as well as a great selection of food from all over the world. There are also entertaining music and dance performances to enjoy, and a special Kids' Market where children sell their hand-made items to raise money for charities and other organisations.
Most visitors quickly exit the urban sprawl to enjoy the wonders just beyond the city, such as Prince William Sound, Chugach National Forest and Flattop Mountain, the most climbed mountain in Alaska. The Denali National Park is one of the top attractions in the state and encompasses many of the most beautiful landscapes Alaska has to offer. Those in need of some information or advice should pop into the Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center, situated at 524 West Fourth Avenue.
Anchorage Attractions
Denali National Park and Preserve
Photo credit: National Park Service
Address: George Parks Hwy, Denali
Telephone: (907) 683 9532
Website: http://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm
Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm. Closed Monday.
Admission: $20 adult, $10 children, other concessions available.
Photo credit: Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Address: 625 C St, Anchorage.
Telephone: (907) 929 9200
Website: http://www.anchoragemuseum.org
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Admission: $24.95 adult, $16.95 children, other concessions available
Photo credit: Alaskan Dude
Address: 8800 Heritage Center Drive
Telephone: (907) 330 8000
Website: http://www.alaskanative.net
Airports in Anchorage
Anchorage International (ANC)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
http://www.anchorageairport.com
Location: Anchorage The airport is situated about six miles (10km) south of Anchorage.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 907 266 2526
Transfer between terminals: There is a free airport shuttle bus between the South (Domestic) Terminal, the North (International) Terminal and the rental car lots.
Getting to the city: The People Mover bus service stops regularly at the airport, taking travellers to downtown Anchorage. It operates between roughly 6am and 11pm daily, at 30-minute intervals. Many hotels offer free airport pick-up services for their guests, and limousines and taxis are also available for hire. Ride-hailing services, such as Uber, are available.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside both terminals. The ride to downtown Anchorage takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants, bars, shops, a massage centre, a barbershop, a nursery, mail drop points, a military lounge, a hotel reservations desk and tourist information. Disabled facilities are very good.
Parking: Short-term parking outside the North Terminal (international) is free for the first half hour, then $6 for two hours, and $10 for three hours up to $13 per day and $78 per week (10-day maximum). Short-term parking at the South Terminal (domestic) is slightly more expensive, charging $3 for the first hour, $6 for two hours, and $10 for three hours, up to $16 per day and $96 per week (30-day maximum). Long-term parking is near the South Terminal, costing $13 per day and $78 per week (90-day maximum). The Park, Ride and Fly Lot is the cheapest long-term option; located across from the DOTPF Central Regional Headquarters on International Airport Road, it charges $9 per day, $40 per week, and $100 per month (90-day maximum). The lot is serviced by a free shuttle to both terminals.
Juneau
Photo credit: Juneau CVB
In 1880 the city swarmed with gold prospectors, but today it is the cruise ship passengers who pack the streets every summer, enjoying the shopping, dining and picturesque surroundings. Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska's most visited glacier due to its easy access and proximity to the city, is a highly worthwhile attraction. Glacier Bay National Park is one of the country's more dramatic regions and is also accessible from Juneau, by boat or plane. Helicopter rides, fishing, whale-watching, hiking and kayaking are popular activities through which to fully appreciate the vast wilderness surrounding Juneau.
Getting around in Juneau
You can only get into Juneau by air or sea, although it is possible to take your car across by ferry. Once in the city, however, it is easy to get around on land. There is a public bus system popular with locals and tourists, and taxis and rental cars are also available. Many of the tourist attractions in Juneau are conveniently clumped around the waterfront area, making walking a good option for cruise passengers. Visitors may also enjoy hiring a kayak to paddle along the coast, or taking a helicopter ride over some of the area's natural attractions.
Climate in Juneau
Juneau has a subarctic maritime climate, which is milder than many people expect. Winters are long, dark and wet but not very cold by Alaskan standards, with an average low temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in January. Spring, autumn and summer are mild, with high temperatures averaging about 65°F (18°C) in July, the hottest month. Rain is common throughout the year, but April and May tend to be the driest months. Snowfall can be heavy between November and March. Late-spring and summer are the best times to visit Juneau.
Airports in Juneau
Juneau Airport (JNU)
Juneau International Airport
http://www.juneau.org/airport
Location: Juneau The airport is situated eight miles (13km) northwest of central Juneau.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Getting to the city: Juneau's public transit system, Capital Transit, provides bus and shuttle services to and from the airport. A number of hotels also offer shuttle services for guests. Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo/National, Avis, Budget and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: A number of taxi companies service the airport.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include a visitor information desk, baggage storage, a lost and found service, smoking rooms, disabled facilities, free wifi, a computer lounge, a gift shop and restaurants.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available directly in front of the terminal building. In short-term parking the first 15 minutes are free, the first hour costs $3, and each hour thereafter costs $2. In long-term parking the first two hours cost $5 and each extra hour costs $1, up to a daily rate of $14, and a weekly rate of $75.
Fairbanks
Photo credit: Kabacchi
The city of Fairbanks is spread across the flat base of the Tanana Valley, straddling the Chena River. There are few architectural gems in the low-rise buildings that make up the downtown area and the skyline is far from dramatic. Within one or two hours visitors will be well-orientated and have no trouble getting around in Fairbanks, which is best done by car (although there is an infrequent bus service).
There are several attractions in Fairbanks worth visiting, including museums dedicated to uniquely Alaskan activities such as ice carving and dog sledding, as well as one designed solely to show summer visitors just how cold the weather in Fairbanks can get. Children in Fairbanks will love the rides at the low-key Pioneer Park amusement park, including the Whiskey Island Railroad and the carousel. Finding a satisfactory bite to eat is also fairly easy, with everything from well-known fast food joints to fine-dining bistros, pioneer-themed grills and a surprisingly broad range of international dining options, including Thai, Eastern European, Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, on offer.
While the city offers some urban diversions, the most popular activities and attractions in Fairbanks take advantage of the abundance of natural beauty surrounding the city. Riverboat tours stop in Athabascan Indian fishing villages, dog sledding tours add a sense of adventure to city excursions, and the Chena Hot Springs Resort is only 60 miles (96km) out of town. Of course the most spectacular attraction in Fairbanks is the unforgettable sight of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Fairbanks is considered one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, a phenomenon that occurs with some regularity in the dark months from September to April. Whether it's sunny and warm or cold and dark you're after, a holiday in Fairbanks always has something to appeal to the adventurous traveller.
Ketchikan
Photo credit: Ketchikan Visitor\'s Bureau
Rustic Creek Street, with its picturesque wooden boardwalks and stilts, was once the town's red light district, and today the houses have been converted into restaurants, shops and galleries. Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, 235 miles (378km) south of Juneau. If staying in the capital, Ketchikan is a popular excursion from the city; in fact, the quaint old town feels much more authentic and traditional than the larger city. The town is a popular cruise destination and is the starting point for most Inside Passage tours. Excursions into the surrounding wilderness include air or boat trips to nearby Misty Fjords, an area of pristine, spectacular scenery with soaring cliffs, waterfalls, lakes and glaciers.
Getting around in Ketchikan
The airport is located on Gravina Island and visitors can get into Ketchikan by ferry or water taxi. Once in town there is a municipal bus service provided by Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit operating hourly every day of the week. A seasonal, complimentary Shuttle Bus runs a 20-minute circuit around downtown Ketchikan, which is very useful for tourists. Taxis can be ordered or hailed on the street. Cars and bicycles can be rented in town, but those hiring cars should note that parking can be expensive as permits are required.
Climate in Ketchikan
Ketchikan features an oceanic climate, with very wet but otherwise fairly mild weather. Winters are not cold by Alaskan standards, with an average low temperature of only 28F (-2C) in January, the coldest month. In mid-summer, the average high temperature is a pleasant 64F (18C). Rain is plentiful all year, but the wettest seasons are autumn and winter, between September and February. The best and most popular time to visit Ketchikan is between March and August, when it is comparatively warm, sunny and dry.
Airports in Ketchikan
Ketchikan Airport (KTN)
Ketchikan International Airport
http://www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us/130/Airport
Location: Ketchikan The airport is situated three miles (5km) northwest of central Ketchikan.
Time: GMT -9 (GMT -8 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Getting to the city: An airport ferry regularly leaves the airport for Ketchikan between 6.15am and 9.30pm. Metered taxis and a public bus service are readily available from the mainland ferry and water taxi docks.
Car rental: Budget car rental is represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Water taxis are available from the airport and many hotels offer complimentary taxi or shuttle services for guests. Taxi cabs meet the airport ferry in Ketchikan.
Facilities: There is a lounge and snack bar in the terminal, as well as free WiFi, rental car desks, a gift shop and a lost and found service.
Parking: Parking is available.
Skagway
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Today much of Skagway town lies within the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, which includes an excellent Visitor Information Centre offering fascinating exhibits and a film on the Gold Rush days. The heart of Skagway is the historic district where the wooden boardwalks lining the restored buildings, false-fronted shops and saloons, and the original appearance of many of the houses, all enhance the character of a town rich in Gold Rush history. On holiday in Skagway, it is also possible to follow in the footsteps of the Klondike gold seekers along the famous 33-mile (53km) Chilkoot Trail, literally an outdoor museum strewn with reminders of the past, where abandoned pick axes, shovels and old supplies can be found along the way.
The Inside Passage
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The area is home to the native cultures of the Tlingit, Haida and Tshimshian tribes; the art of totem pole carving, as well as traditional music and dance have been preserved, especially in Ketchikan. Russian settlers have also left their legacy of icons and onion-domed churches, having been drawn to the region in search of fur. The region's promise of gold, salmon fishing and forests of timber attracted many other profiteers. Today the business of tourism is an additional income-earner for many of the picturesque coastal communities.
The history of the Gold Rush days is especially evident in the town of Skagway at the northern tip of the Inside Passage, once a lawless trading post serving the Klondike Gold Rush pioneers. Juneau is Alaska's attractive capital, with a bustling waterfront and a scenic mountain backdrop, and is the gateway to one of the country's most glorious regions, Glacier Bay National Park.
Sightseeing in The Inside Passage
Alaskan cruises happily trade the warm blue waters of tropic destinations for the rugged scenery of craggy islands, jutting glaciers and forested coastline. Instead of open ocean, cruise ships weave through the Inner Passage, up the Gulf of Alaska and past scores of islands and inlets. Cruise ships traverse a string of coastal cities which include Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Sitka and Juneau. Stacked together, their unique atmospheres make a diverse totem pole of cruise ports with Juneau at the top.
Most ships will call port in Juneau, a unique state capital nestled into mountain steps and a narrow inlet. The small city is accustomed to water transportation as no roads lead in or out of the city. Cruise liners are berthed at one of three docks, all within an easy walk of a rustic and charming downtown area. Here, visitors can take a tramway up Mount Roberts to share an eagle's view of the city and landscape below. Visitors can also view scenery with whale watching tours starting from Juneau's waterfront. Those in port for longer stays can catch a ferry to Glacier Bay National Park to see 16 enormous glaciers cut into the land and sea. Others can visit Mendenhall Glacier, close to town.
With no roads connecting the towns the best way to travel is by the Alaska Marine Highway ferry that hops from town to town, or on one of the numerous and very popular cruises that ply the channels. The Alaska Marine Highway is a designated National Scenic Byway and is one of the most beautiful ways to explore Alaska. The deep waters and mild climate provide a prime habitat for whales, sea lions and porpoises, which can often be spotted from the deck. Between the picturesque fishing town of Petersburg and Russian-founded Wrangell is the spectacular Wrangell Narrows that is only 300ft (91m) wide and so shallow in places that the boat is forced into a slalom course of 46 turns to avoid grounding on the channel bottom. Frederick Sound is a prime whale sighting area.
The Inside Passage Attractions
Glacier Bay National Park
Photo credit: National Park Service
Telephone: (907) 697 2230
Website: http://www.nps.gov/glba
Hubbard Glacier
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Alaskan Ferry
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Ketchikan
Photo credit: Ketchikan Visitor\'s Bureau
Website: http://www.visit-ketchikan.com
Mendenhall Glacier
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Port of Call - Frederick Sound
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Cruise ships dock in the town of Petersburg. While the shallow waters can't accommodate large cruise ships, Frederick Sound is popular with smaller ships and buzzes with activity all summer long.
Shopping in Frederick Sound
Shopping opportunities in Frederick Sound are not abundant, however there are some small bookshops and art galleries in town where you can find handmade items as well as tacky tourist memorabilia.
Dining in Frederick Sound
Coastal Cold Storage - takeaway restaurant with good fried fish and chips and breakfast sandwiches
Tina's Kitchen - salmon and halibut burgers in a casual environment
Papa Bear's Pizza - friendly restaurant serving pizza, chicken wings, and burgers
Things to do in Frederick Sound
Explore the LeConte Glacier and spot humpback whales on a sea kayak tour
Go bird-watching in the Blind Slough or at Eagle Roost Park
Enjoy the panoramic views from the Petersburg High School boardwalk
Soak up some local history at the Clausen Memorial Museum
Have a picnic and explore the tide pools on Sandy Beach
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce +1 (907) 772-4636 http://www.petersburg.org visitorinfo@petersburg.org
Port of Call - Haines
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The town of Haines was originally occupied by the Tlingit people, and while it was caught up in the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1800s it was only after World War II that Haines truly became connected to the outside world. Now most of the region flocks there each July for the Southeast Alaskan State Fair.
A fairly new port of call on cruise itineraries, one of the best aspects of a stop in Haines is the lack of crowds; fewer than 20 ships dock here each year so the town retains an undiscovered air that seasoned cruise passengers will find refreshing. Cruise ships dock at the Port Chilkoot Wharf, at the foot of Portage Street below Fort Seward.
Shopping in Haines
There are a few souvenir shops in town for cruise passengers, selling everything from postcards and t-shirts to beautifully-made local art. The Sea Wolf Art Studio is the best place to go for native Tlingit art, including totem poles, masks, woodcarvings and jewellery. You can also pick up fresh smoked salmon and halibut at Dejon Delights.
Dining in Haines
The Bamboo Room & Pioneer Bar - casual diner with excellent fish and chips
Mountain Market & Spirits - good vegetarian and healthy foods in a relaxed environment
Fireweed Restaurant - simple and tasty salads, pizzas and pastas made from scratch
Things to do in Haines
Visit the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
See the Takshanuk Mountain Trail by 4x4
Hike Battery Point Trail along the beach to Mt Riley
Charter a flight to a glacier with Mountain Flying Service
Go rafting on the Chilkat River
Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau +1 (907) 766-2234 http://www.haines.ak.us
Port of Call - Icy Strait
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Icy Strait has many miles of untouched wilderness to enjoy, and the local wildlife includes grizzly bears, humpback whales, seals, sea otters, bald eagles, and more. Organised excursions are available to many scenic points of interest.
Cruise ships dock just off Icy Strait Point in Port Frederick Bay, centrally-located for good restaurants and shopping.
Shopping in Icy Strait
Icy Strait's dedication to keeping things local means visitors can stock up on unique berry jams and confectionaries you won't find anywhere else. The Icy Strait Point shopping centre has a variety of choices, including food, artisan crafts like blankets and wooden carvings, and jewellery. Cruise passengers should keep in mind that there are no banks or ATMs in Icy Strait, and draw cash on the ship before disembarking, however many shops accept credit cards.
Dining in Icy Strait
The Crab Station - fresh Dungeness Crab in a casual outdoor dockside setting
The Landing Zone Bar & Grill - hot food with great views of Port Frederick and the zipline
The Cookhouse Restaurant - halibut fish and chips with waterfront views
Things to do in Icy Strait
Try your hand a saltwater salmon fishing
Take a zip-line tour 1,300 feet (396m) above sea level
Learn to make smoked salmon dip in an Alaskan cooking class
Watch traditional Tlingit dances at the Native Heritage Center Theater
Take a wine-tasting and whale-watching cruise to Point Adolphus
Icy Strait Point Tourism +1 (907) 945-3141 http://www.icystraitpoint.com info@IcyStraitPoint.com
Port of Call - Juneau
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Shopping in Juneau
There are many small souvenir shops near the cruise terminal. Downtown Franklin Street and Mendenhall Valley both are popular shopping districts both with tourist merchandise and boutique shops. Many art galleries are spread around town including great examples of Native American arts and crafts.
Dining in Juneau
Red Dog Saloon - Iconic restaurant and bar popular with cruisers
Tracy's King Crab Shack - best seafood in Juneau
Silverbow - The state's oldest bakery
Things to do in Juneau
River raft on any class of rapids
Trek the glaciers
Whale Watch up close on a rented boat
Zip through the rainforest in a canopy tour
Helicopter over the glaciers
Tourist Kiosk
101 Egan Dr or at Davis Log Cabin Visitor Information Center on 134 Third Street
Tel: +1 (907) 586 2201 http://www.traveljuneau.com
Port of Call - Ketchikan
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Shopping in Ketchikan
Those with a penchant for shopping should look no further than Creek Street where all the best boutiques and specialist stores can be found. The galleries along Stedman Street, such as Blue Heron, also provide some wonderful shopping opportunities.
Dining in Ketchikan
Annabelle's Keg and Chowder House - stylish eatery or gastropub for diners to choose from
Pioneer Cafe - classic American diner food
Bar Harbor Restaurant - great seafood eatery
Things to do in Ketchikan
Visit Neets Bay in Tongass National Forest and watch the Black bears
Go hiking in Deer Mountain
Go sea-kayaking
Go deep sea fish
Admire the Misty Fjords by air
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau Tel: +1 800 770 3300 http://www.visitketchikan.com info@visit-ketchikan.com
Port of Call - Kodiak
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A busy commercial port town, Kodiak welcomes the tourist industry but doesn't pander to it. There are no tourist buses, backpacker hostels or airport shuttles, but the opportunity to experience life in the Alaskan Archipelago is a fascinating one for visitors from all walks of life.
Cruise ships dock at Kodiak's City Dock II, located about 1.5 miles (2km) south of the downtown area.
Shopping in Kodiak
For a small town, Kodiak has a large number of gift shops and galleries tucked around corners. Tourist shops in Mill Bay Road have t-shirts and hats emblazoned with the town's name, while the downtown mall is ground zero for local art, Russian crafts, and other locally-made Kodiak souvenirs. Look for the 'Made in Alaska' emblem to ensure you're supporting the local community.
Dining in Kodiak
Old Powerhouse - Japanese restaurant with harbour views and good sushi
Henry's Great Alaskan - Friendly sports bar serving burgers and deep-fried seafood
Mill Bay Coffees and Pastries - Excellent seafood, sandwiches and pastries made by a French chef
Things to do in Kodiak
Hike the quick 1.2 mile (2km) loop at North End Park
Hire a mountain bike to explore Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
Go salmon fishing in Kodiak's lakes and rivers
Play a round at the Bear Valley Golf Course
Spot whales on guided kayak tours
Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Tel: +1 (907) 486 4782 kodiak.org visit@kodiak.org
Port of Call - Seward
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The town itself is a charming and photogenic slice of old Alaska, and is best experienced with a slow stroll past the bustling harbour through the historic downtown with its interesting little shops and art galleries.
Seward is a popular stop on Alaskan cruises, and sees more than 100,000 visitors brought in on cruise ships each year. Many cruises start or end here, as the town is in close proximity to major highways, train stations, and airports. Cruise ships dock at the Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Seward Intermodal Terminal, about a mile (2km) from downtown Seward.
Shopping in Seward
Seward isn't exactly a shopper's paradise, but you'll find some small gift shops and art galleries downtown. Not surprisingly, many shops stock cold-weather gear: something to be grateful for if you didn't pack warm enough!
Dining in Seward
Exit Glacier Salmon Bake - casual restaurant near the highway with great seafood
Smoke Shack - humble-looking restaurant with good ribs and pulled pork
Thorn's Showcase Lounge - great halibut fish and chips in a retro setting
Things to do in Seward
Take a hike on Exit Glacier or the Soldier Icefield
Spot seabirds and otters from a kayak in Kenai Fjords National Park
Go dog-sledding on Godwin Glacier
Try your luck fishing for salmon and halibut in Resurrection Bay
See porpoises, sea lions and other undersea creatures at the Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward Chamber of Commerce Conference & Visitors Bureau (907) 224-8051 seward.com visitseward@seward.net
Port of Call - Sitka
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Despite its size of only 9,000 people, Sitka is a bustling town that attracts more than a quarter of a million visitors each year. With both cultural and natural attractions as well as a variety of good restaurants and lively pubs, Sitka has something to offer everyone.
Cruise ships dock offshore from Sitka, and smaller boats are used to ferry passengers ashore to the O'Connell Bridge Lightering Facility at the foot of Castle Hill or the Crescent Harbor Lightering Facility near the Centennial Hall.
Shopping in Sitka
There are plenty of shops in Sitka, stocking everything from tacky t-shirts to delicious smoked salmon. Furs are a popular souvenir from Sitka, as well as Russian and Tlingit art and crafts. On busy cruise ship days, head over to the Baranof Arts & Crafts Association, which has a great selection of items made by local artists.
Dining in Sitka
The Larkspur Cafe - lively cafe with evening entertainment
Ludwig's Bistro - upmarket Mediterranean cuisine in a cosy atmosphere
Dock Shack - cheap and cheerful seafood at the waterfront
Things to do in Sitka
Watch traditional Russian dances performed by the New Archangel Dancers
See brown bear cubs at the Fortress of the Bear educational and viewing centre
Experience Tlingit culture and history on a Sitka Tribal Tour
Go birdwatching at the Saint Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge
Explore islands and kelp forests on a kayak tour
Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau Tel: +1 (907) 747-5940 http://www.sitka.org scvb@sitka.org
Port of Call - Skagway
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Shopping in Skagway
Most shops are located on Broadway Street, but this small town does boast a few shopping opportunities, with everything from the regular touristy shops selling mass produced trinkets and junk to dinky independent clothing stores. For great crafts, prints, needlework and jewellery, visit Skagway Artworks or Changing Tides while Fairway Market is the place is a good place to pick up some fresh fruit snacks, film, health and beauty aids and sundries. Klothes Rush Gifts is the perfect place to pick up Alaska souvenirs while Miss Kitty's Buttonhole on French Alley sellsfunky hats, canes and 1898-style clothing.
Dining in Skagway
Stowaway Cafe - casual eatery serving comforting homemade fare
Lemon Rose Bakery - sandwiches and great cinnamon rolls
Skagway Brewing Company - microbrewery with American pub food
Things to do in Skagway
Play golf at 60 degrees North Latitude
Experience real Alaskan dog-sledding
Go whale watching on the ferry to Haines
Ride a bike along the White Pass Klondike gold route
Take a helicopter tour of the glaciers
Skagway Convention & Visitors Bureau Tel: 888 762 1898 or 907 983 2854 http://www.skagway.com skagwayinfo@gmail.com
Port of Call - Whittier
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Located just 34 miles (55km) from Anchorage, the town is a popular end point for Alaskan cruises as an alternative to the slightly larger Seward port. Cruise ships in Whittier dock at the Whittier cruise ship dock at the southern end of the town.
Shopping in Whittier
There is very little shopping in Whittier, however cruise passengers will find several gift shops with a mixture of cheap souvenirs and handmade items.
Dining in Whittier
Swiftwater Seafood Cafe - homey restaurant serving good halibut fish and chips
The Anchor Inn - serves hearty meals with big-screen sports playing
Lazy Otter Cafe - chili and chowder in a cosy cafe
Things to do in Whittier
Try your luck at salmon fishing on a charter boat
Spot whales and otters from a hired kayak
Go dog sledding on a glacier
Get a bird's-eye view of Whittier on a helicopter tour
See moose, caribou and musk ox at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Whittier Visitor Information Center +1 (907) 472-2379 http://www.whittieralaska.com
Alaska Attractions
Overview
Alaska contains some of the world's most intriguing wilderness areas and attracts nature lovers and adventurers keen for a taste of its yet untamed landscapes, huge glaciers and magnificent national parks. Outdoor activities and attractions dominate Alaskan itineraries, with all-time favourite destinations including the national parks of Glacier Bay, Denali, Kenai Fjords and Wrangell St Elias. A visit to Alaska is certainly not complete without seeing a glacier, and the Hubbard Glacier and Mendenhall Glacier are two of the best to seek out.
Aside from the wildlife and natural beauty, the history linked to Alaska's indigenous cultures prompts many travellers to visit Ketchikan, where the largest collection of totem poles in the world can be found in the Ketchikan Totem Bight State Historical Park and a number of other cultural sites. Anchorage also has some worthwhile cultural attractions, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, and some good markets selling art, local crafts, food and gifts. Although not prominent tourist hubs, Alaska's cities are gorgeously situated and provide access to the astounding natural bounty of the surrounding areas. Apart from Anchorage and Ketchikan, popular cities include the capital, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, all common ports of call on the cruises that traverse the Inside Passage of Alaska.
Denali National Park and Preserve
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Address: George Parks Hwy, Denali
Telephone: (907) 683 9532
Website: http://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm
Glacier Bay National Park
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Telephone: (907) 697 2230
Website: http://www.nps.gov/glba
Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm. Closed Monday.
Admission: $20 adult, $10 children, other concessions available.
Photo credit: Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Address: 625 C St, Anchorage.
Telephone: (907) 929 9200
Website: http://www.anchoragemuseum.org
Hubbard Glacier
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
Admission: $24.95 adult, $16.95 children, other concessions available
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Address: 8800 Heritage Center Drive
Telephone: (907) 330 8000
Website: http://www.alaskanative.net
Alaskan Ferry
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Ketchikan
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Website: http://www.visit-ketchikan.com
Mendenhall Glacier
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- 'We caused the problem': Boeing CEO takes accountability for Alaska Airlines door plug incident
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun took responsibility for a door plug getting blown out of an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month in a fourth quarter earnings call
- Alaska Activities for Every Traveler: No Experience Required
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Alaska is a big state full of big adventures, but the good news is – you don’t have to embark on an epic wilderness trek or get off the beaten track to soak up the incredible scenery, wildlife, and culture that Alaska has to offer. We’ve gathered our list of activities that are suitable for any traveler to Alaska
- Best travel destinations in 2024: National Geographic's new list
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Kenya, Kyoto, and Paris, West Virginia, Alaska, and Niagara Falls all landed on National Geographic's list of best places to travel to in 2024. But this year there's a fun new twist
- Alaska Airlines offering discounted flights and double EQMs for limited time
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Alaska Airlines is offering travelers up to 40% off economy fares through March 13. Travelers who book this promotion will receive a double bonus elite-qualifying miles for flights in February
- Alaska Airlines returns the 737 Max 9 to service today with Seattle to San Diego flight
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Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday will mark the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout
- Alaska Airlines says Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding will cost it $150 million
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Alaska said the first Max 9 flights would resume as early as Friday and that it would gradually return the aircraft to service through early February
- At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over
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The CEOs of Alaska Airlines and United Airlines say they are frustrated and angry about ongoing manufacturing problems at Boeing
- 8 Cruise Ship Ports of Call That Get Canceled Often
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From Alaska to Santorini, these are the cruise ship ports of call that get canceled most often
- United Airlines Launches It's First-ever Route to Alaska From This Major Hub
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United will begin flying between Washington, D.C., and Anchorage on May 23
- United Airlines To Launch First-Ever Route From Washington To Alaska
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Service to Anchorage will begin in May
- Boeing CEO: We’re going to learn from the Alaska Airlines incident
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Boeing says its CEO told workers of Spirit AeroSystems — its subcontractor that builds the 737 Max 9 fuselage — that “we’re going to learn from” this month’s blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282
- Alaska Airlines begins preliminary inspections on up to 20 Boeing 737-9 MAX
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Alaska Airlines (ALK.N) has begun preliminary inspections on some of its Boeing 737-9 MAX aircrafts this weekend, adding that up to 20 planes could undergo inspection, the company said on Saturday
- United Airlines plane makes an emergency landing after a warning about a possible door issue
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A United Airlines jet cut short a flight Wednesday and landed in Tampa, Florida, after pilots were alerted about a possible issue with a door, according to an airport spokesperson. Last week, a plug that takes the place of a door on some Boeing Max 9 jetliners blew off an Alaska Airlines plane
- Maker of Boeing door plugs was sued over ‘quality failures' before midair Alaska Airlines blowout
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Spirit AeroSystems, the manufacturer of the Alaska Airlines door plug that detached from the 737 Max 9 plane, said Wednesday it’s supporting the NTSB investigation into the failure
- Alaska Airlines cancels all Boeing 737-9 MAX flights through Jan. 13
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Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it would cancel all flights on Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft through Saturday as it continues to deal with the fallout from an exit door that flew off one of its planes mid-flight last week
- Boeing CEO says company is "acknowledging our mistake" after Alaska Airlines door blowout
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The door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, just minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Oregon
- Alaska Airlines' decision not to ground Boeing jet despite warning signs comes under scrutiny
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The decision by Alaska Airlines to stop flying one of its planes due to warnings — yet keep flying it over land — is raising questions
- Alaska and United confirm finding defects in multiple 737 MAX 9 jets
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Alaska and United Airlines say they have identified and are working to remedy issues with some Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets after the planes were grounded
- Alaska Airlines 737 lands safely after a window blows out 3 miles over Oregon
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The flight returned safely to Portland about 20 minutes after it took off. The airline has grounded all 65 of its Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft for inspections
- United and Alaska Cancel Hundreds of Flights after Mid-Air Incident
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United Airlines and Alaska Airlines canceled more than 350 flights on Monday, representing 8% of United’s schedule and 20% of Alaska’s, as the FAA grounded 171 Boeing 737 Max 9s airplanes following an incident on Friday
- NC man charged in Alaskan cruise scam
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Charles Johnson was using his travel agency to take payments for cruises that were canceled without refunding the money to the victims
- Alaska Airlines flight attendants protest at Anchorage airport as strike vote looms
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Flight attendants in Anchorage marched Tuesday to demand higher wages from Alaska Airlines. The protest was one of several happening around the country on the same day, in an organized effort to pressure the airline
- Alaska Airlines flight attendants picket ahead of January strike vote
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Travelers going through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or heading through Seattle-Tacoma Airport may see Alaska Airlines flight attendants picketing outside the airports on Tuesday, as the Association of Flight Attendants has called for a nationwide “day of action
- Marriott Is Giving Away a Free Cruise to Alaska or the Caribbean — How to Enter
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Marriott Bonvoy and Celebrity Cruises are running a sweepstakes for a free cruise valued at up to $4,500
- 1 company, 2 brands: Airline executives discuss their $1.9B Hawaiian-Alaska merger
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The bombshell news of Alaska Airlines' plan to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion is starting to sink in — and customers aren't sure what to think. The sale, which will require federal regulatory approval, could be a year and a half away
- Zero hangover: Alaska Airlines to serve non-alcoholic beer
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Alaska Airlines teams up with Best Day Brewing to add non-alcoholic craft beer to its onboard drinks selection
- What's New for the 2024 Alaska Cruise Season
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From new ships sailing to Alaska to new piers in Juneau and improvements in Skagway, this is what's new in Alaska cruising in 2024
- Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines is released from jail
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The release conditions include that Joseph Emerson undergo mental health services, stay away from drugs and alcohol and not come within 30 feet of an operable aircraft
- Ski resorts that are good bets for snowy slopes this season
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From Europe and Japan to Alaska and Utah, these are some of the best bets for snowy slopes for a ski vacation this winter
- Feds have long list to scrutinize in airline mergers
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Company leaders and shareholders have agreed to the deal in which Alaska Airlines buys Hawaiian Airlines, but at least a year or more of regulatory hurdles are ahead. There's a lot at stake and Hawaii has a rocky history with mergers and acquisitions
- Alaska Air to Acquire Hawaiian and Grow to 25% Share of US Domestic Market
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Alaska Air Group Inc. on Sunday announced a plan to acquire Hawaiian Holdings Inc. Alaska’s $1.9 billion offer is almost four times the current price of Hawaiian shares, which have been pummeled this year by the Maui wildfires, high fuel costs and engine recall issues on some of its Airbus SE planes
- Alaska Airlines announces Mileage Plan award chart changes - The Points Guy
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Alaska Airlines announces major changes to their Mileage Plan awards chart starting in March 2024
- 3 passengers sue Alaska Airlines after off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut down plane's engines mid-flight
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They say they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which Joseph Emerson was accused of trying to shut down the Alaska Airlines plane's engines
- Pilots can lose their jobs for getting mental health care. Alaska Airlines incident brings renewed scrutiny
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Richard Wesmoreland says in the beginning, being an airline pilot was great. But the repeated, days-long stretches away from home — commuting back and forth between his home near Houston and regional carrier SkyWest’s crew based in Detroit — began to take a toll on his new marriage and himself
- Wife of off-duty pilot accused of trying to disrupt a flight’s engines says he ‘never would have knowingly’ hurt anyone
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The wife of the off-duty pilot accused of attempting to disable the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight says the man she knows would have never tried to knowingly hurt anyone
- Above and Beyond with Alaska Helicopter Tours - Anchorage
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The September Alaskan air was cool but not cold. Nevertheless, I didn’t begrudge the coat I brought with me. I was too excited by what lay ahead to feel anything but anticipation in any event. It was my first trip to Alaska, and the second for my wife Judi. Today we were going to have the opportunity for a special adventure
- Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with attempted murder after trying to stop engines midflight
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Flight 2059 from Everett, Washington, was bound for San Francisco when it was diverted to Portland, Oregon. Joseph David Emerson was booked on 83 counts of attempted murder
- Alaska Airlines to Launch Its Longest Route Yet
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Alaska Airlines (AS) announced two new routes on Friday for the upcoming summer season out of Anchorage, offering new flights to San Diego and its new longest route, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Southwest, United, Alaska and American Airlines face strikes
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While some hurdles remain, all four airlines are negotiating with their flight attendants and one union says a holiday strike is on the table
- This popular destination will increase its tourist tax in 2024
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This week in travel news: An ancient Italian site, a hefty European tourist tax and a bunch of bears in Alaska all got bigger
- Carnival Ship Back in Mobile After Nearly 12-Month Hiatus
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A Carnival Cruise Line ship is back in Mobile after almost 12 months without a ship in the city. With a fresh coat of paint, The Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile returns to cruising on Friday as Carnival Spirit makes her debut from the city. The ship completed its repositioning cruise from Alaska and is
- Alaska Airlines Launches New Cross-Country Route for 2024
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Alaska Airlines will expand its presence in San Diego next year, adding a new flight from the Southern California city to Atlanta. The new flight, which the airline plans to launch on May 16, 2024, will mark the 37th destination the airline flies to from San Diego, which Alaska said
- Alaska Port Seeks Cruise Passenger Limit in 2024
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The number of cruise passengers flooding the small town of Sitka, Alaska, has left a group of residents clamoring that a cruise passenger limit be imposed. This past summer, cruise ships transported around 560,000 visitors to Sitka, breaking last year’s record and doubling the number
- You Can Take Your Dog to a National Park, but You’ll Both Need to Be Very, Very Good
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Ely MacInnes and her husband, Tom, began traveling in the western United States with their 85-pound mutt, Alaska, in March 2020. Driving and living in an R.V., they visited White Sands and Petrified Forest National Parks in New Mexico and Arizona before heading to California, Oregon and Washington. They
- Princess Unveils 2025 Alaska Season With Exclusive Cruises
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Princess Cruises has revealed its 2025 Alaska itineraries, with cruises and cruisetours exclusive to the line with both short and long options, 18 unique itineraries, more than 150 departures, seven ships, and five homeports for travelers to choose from. There are also more than 25
- Alaska Ensures Place for Indigenous Leaders on Tourism Board
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The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA), the destination marketing organization for the State of Alaska, has taken steps to ensure that its board of directors will reserve one seat for a member who is Alaska Native in perpetuity. The 24 members of the ATIA board of directors
- The Luxurious Catch: Live from Regent's Seven Seas Explorer in Alaska
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Sailing through the heart of Alaska while sipping on champagne and enjoying two different kinds of caviar is an indulgent way to start the day off. But it's part and parcel of how all-inclusive luxury line Regent Seven Seas operates. Cruise Critic is aboard Regent's lavish, 750
- UnCruise Adventures Launches 'Holiday In July' Early Bird Offers For 2024
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UnCruise Adventures has announced its ‘Holidays in July’ super early bird offers for select 2024 voyages! Starting today, travelers can begin booking and unlock savings on trips to Alaska, the Canadian Coastal & Olympic Peninsula Adventure! From July 24th
- Alaska Airlines Adds New Country to Map as Part of 3-Route Expansion
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Alaska Airlines is growing its international presence, adding a new country to its route map as part of a broader three-route expansion. The airline's newest destination: Managua, Nicaragua. Daily year-round service from Alaska's hub in Los Angeles will launch Dec. 14. Alaska also
- Holland America Presents Strong 2025 Alaska Program
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With the 2025 season open for booking, Holland America Line is leading Alaska cruising by offering the most Glacier Bay permits in the cruise industry, the most glacier viewing experiences and the most opportunities to observe Alaska wildlife
- Princess Cruises Ship Damaged After Striking Pier
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Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess collided with the pier in San Francisco while docking early on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, at the end of a 10-night Alaska cruise. Damage above the ship’s waterline is currently being assessed, but no injuries have been reported from the incident
- Alaska Airlines to Offer Nonstop Flights to the Bahamas from Los Angeles and Seattle
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Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of its inaugural nonstop flights to the Bahamas, departing from both Los Angeles and Seattle. The company also is expanding its Mexican service by adding flights. Los Angeles to Nassau flights start at $169 round trip for a limited time
- This U.S. Airline Is Rewarding Its Most Loyal Fliers With a Major Airport Security Perk
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Airport security is about to get a speedy upgrade for frequent fliers of Alaska Airlines. As the summer travel season is underway, the Seattle-based airline announced Wednesday that it's providing Clear Plus membersips for to its Mileage Plan members for
- Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Call to Alaskan Port
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In an unexpected move, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of its stop at Valdez, Alaska, this week on its cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit. The shift in the itinerary has sparked rumors online about Valdez being permanently scrapped from the
- Alaska Airlines adds new flight to Hawaii from Everett, Washington
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The new nonstop service from the Seattle-area airport marks the airline’s first new route to Honolulu in over a decade
- New tours bring local voice to the Alaska road trip
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When it comes to getting good Alaska road trip advice, it’s probably best to ask a local. Soldotna’s Ranger Fox is the voice actor behind a series of guided audio tours for roadtrippers traveling between Homer and Fairbanks, a new project called Audio Tour Alaska
- Passengers, Crew Evacuated From Cruise Ship After Fire
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Passengers and crew members were evacuated from a cruise ship sailing in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park because of a fire on board earlier this week. After a “fire incident” contained to the engine room of UnCruise Adventures’ Wilderness Discoverer ship on Monday, other
- Booking An Alaskan Cruise? Everything You Need To Know To Plan The Perfect Trip
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With so much natural beauty, Alaska is the perfect cruise destination, providing panoramic views as you sail. Boasting breathtaking scenery, wildlife sightings, and, of course, an abundance of food and activities, it’s no wonder cruise ships are predicted to bring over 1.6 million
- 8 Essential Tips for Staying Safe on Your Next Boating Trip
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If you think about it, it’s kind of wild that just anyone can operate a boat. While many states require boaters to take a safety course before they obtain a boating license, in others, the laws are much more lax. Alaska and Maine, for instance, don’t require any sort of
- Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels 2024 Alaska Sailings on Norwegian Spirit
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Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled its 2024 Alaska summer schedule aboard one ship: Norwegian Spirit. All voyages previously scheduled to depart between July 3, 2024 and September 18, 2024 have now been canceled due to what the line says is a “full ship charter.” You may be wondering what a full
- Holland America Line Installs SpaceX's StarLink On Koningsdam
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Guests aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam ship have begun using next-generation internet with the introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink! The new technology was installed in early April when the ship was in drydock and is now available during her sailing in Alaska!
- 7 Unmissable Experiences In Alaska: See The Best Of Its Epic Landscapes
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With vast swaths of undeveloped land, communities that are only accessible by boat or plane, and plenty of wild characters who’ve chosen to live in one of the most rural and dramatic landscapes in the United States, it’s no surprise that Alaska is called the Last Frontier. The
- Luxury Taiwanese airline Starlux now flying into LAX
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The airline recently partnered with the Dodgers, Clippers and Alaska Airlines
- Alaska Airlines Adds Starlux As A Mileage Plan Partner
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Mileage Plan members will be able to earn miles on STARLUX flights and redeem miles for flights starting this summer
- Cruise industry expects to bring a record number of visitors to Alaska
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Increased capacity on cruise ships and pent-up demand will help bring a record number of cruise guests to Alaska this summer, signaling a rebound for the industry after the pandemic hampered travel in recent years, an official with a cruise trade association said this week
- Alaska Airlines Kills the Check-in Kiosk, Brings in Face Scanners
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Alaska Airlines is flying forward into the future. Or, trying to do something like that at least. The company announced a suite of changes, soon to be coming to airport lobbies, in a Tuesday press release. For one, Alaska Airlines has proclaimed there will be no
- Princess Cruises Adds New Wining and Dining Options; Updates Alaska Culinary Program
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Princess Cruises is continuing to enhance the dining options on its ships, expanding its themed Alaskan culinary offerings; creating a special wine dinner developed with the well-known California producer Caymus and adding a new seafood restaurant by cruise industry
- Seward's Folly
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On this day in 1867, the U.S. Senate purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russian Empire for the sum of 2 cents per acre, or $7.2 million (approximately $110 million in 2009 dollars). Russia knew the territory as
- Great Alaska Earthquake
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On March 27th, 1964, it was business as usual in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. At 5:36:14 p.m. local time, the ground began shaking violently. The ensuing 9.2 magnitude earthquake remains one of the most devastating
- The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States
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Northern lights season may be coming to a close in Iceland and Alaska, but in the contiguous U.S., the fun is only getting started. The midnight sun obscures the lights in Arctic regions from late spring through early fall. Meanwhile, in the northern-border states, nights still get
- 5 Incredible Excursions On A Small Ship Alaska Cruise
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These exciting experiences are proof that taking a small ship cruise is one of the best ways to discover Alaska
- Inside Passage To Arctic Circle: Cruise Alaska For A Month With This Epic New Itinerary
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It just might be the most epic Alaska cruise ever. Holland America on Tuesday unveiled plans for an unusually long voyage to the Last Frontier that will include calls in remote areas that most cruise ships never visit. The Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice voyage, as Holland America calls
- Holland America Line Releases Longer Alaska Cruises For 2024
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Holland America Line has released details for the company’s 2024 Alaska season. The cruise line is debuting a brand-new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, as well as several 14-day voyages and 117 week-long cruises. The company offers more sailings to
- The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities
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It’s still dark outside when the conductor leans out of the midnight blue- and gold-painted locomotive, cups his hand to his mouth, and gives the call: “ALLLLL ABOARD!” Our group embarks the Alaska Railroad and ascends a narrow spiral staircase to the Adventure Class—a
- Meet Joska: A black Lab, a service animal, and an experienced cruiser with 700 days at sea
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Cornelia Marinussen had only gotten Joska a couple of weeks before the service dog proved to be an invaluable travel companion. She and her husband, Cornelis, who are both legally blind, got separated while ashore during a 2014 cruise in Alaska. Cornelis went the wrong way on a
- First Fully Accessible Alaska Cruise Itinerary Launched — Here's What It Includes
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The first accessible cruise itinerary is now available to book. Wheel the World, the leading online travel booking platform for people with disabilities and seniors, has launched an itinerary allowing people to book cruises to Alaska aboard Holland America. “Our clients have been
- Alaska Airlines Is Cutting Routes From These Major Hubs
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Between myriad flight cancellations and delays, airport chaos, and surging airfares, 2022 hasn’t been the best year for air travel. And even though airline ticket prices are (finally) starting to come down and there have been fewer flight disruptions in recent months (compared to the
- Fat Bear Week 2022 isn't just fun and games. For these bears, it's 'all about survival.'
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Many people will never get to see Katmai National Park and Preserve's iconic brown bears in person. It's not easy to get to their home on the Alaska Peninsula, and fewer than 25,000 visitors made the trip last year, compared to more than 14 million at America's most visited
- Trying a Late-Season Cruise Through Alaska on Ocean Victory
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"You can't overpack for this one; you'll need to keep warm and dry," they said. Preparing for a late-season Alaska cruise on Ocean Victory, I thought I knew what to expect. Then, I got to Vancouver, our starting point for a 10-night sailing on this new expedition ship from American
- Family-Friendly Activities in Alaska
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For your next family vacation, it's time to think big. As the country's largest state, Alaska serves up some big family-friendly adventures. You'll find activities state-wide that will appeal to folks of all ages, from wildlife viewing to hiking to adventures like ziplining and kayaking
- Why A Fall Cruise In Alaska Was One Of My Favorite Travel Experiences
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Alaska is often a place on a must-see list, but out of reach for financial and time constraint reasons for many people. My husband and I were no exception. However, a few years before we were ready to retire, our investments did extremely well. It was an easy decision to turn our Christmas
- Another Airline Launches Unlimited Flight Subscription Model
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Another large airline has joined the likes of Alaska Airlines in launching a new unlimited flight subscription model in recent days. After years of being forced to stay at home due to the pandemic ruining travel plans for millions of travelers, the idea of traveling non-stop for several
- Going To Denali? Stay At This Backcountry Luxury Lodge
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Denali National Park is the most popular national park in Alaska and one of the most accessible. It is located in Interior Alaska and is centered on the largest mountain in North America - Denali. The park is massive - larger than the state of New Hampshire. Denali is famous for being one of the
- Alaska Airlines, Honor Flight Team Up To Fly Military Vets Living In Hawaii To Washington D.C. For Free
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Alaska Airlines is teaming up with the Honor Flight Network to offer military veterans in Hawaii free flights to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service. Flights will begin the week of Veterans Day in November, with additional flights being planned for 2023. Veterans living in Hawaii
- There's More to Travel Than Going to New Places
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Late afternoon is a mystical time of day when you’re sitting on the bow of a fishing boat, rod in hand, during the height of Alaska’s brief summer. The low-hanging sun chisels the mountains into high definition, accompanied by the smells of pine, salt, and sunscreen. The water looks like
- Princess Cruises Announces Revised Skagway Schedule For Remainder of 2022 Season
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In light of recent rockslides and continued risk of more rockslides at the port area in Skagway, Alaska, Princess Cruises has announced its revised schedule for the port for the remainder of 2022. In a statement, the cruise line said that it “will retain two thirds of its port calls to Skagway
- 2 more rockslides impact Alaskan cruise port prompting new safety measures
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Cruise ships are staying away from a key dock in one of Alaska’s busiest ports after another rockslide has heightened concerns that a more significant slide could be on the way. The concerns involve the Alaskan port of Skagway, which is a popular destination
- What It’s Like Sailing on Carnival Cruise Line in Alaska? Live from Carnival Spirit
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When most of us think of Carnival Cruise Line, we picture the Caribbean. After all, the line has, for decades, been a fixture of warm-weather cruise itineraries leaving from close-to-home ports. But the fact remains that Carnival has long offered a small assortment of Alaskan cruises. Cruise
- Busy Alaska cruise port at risk for "catastrophic" rockslide, geologists say
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The potential for a major rockslide is threatening one of Alaska’s busiest and most storied cruise ports, geologists say, and local leaders are scrambling to devise a plan to ensure cruisegoers aren’t seriously injured while on land. The port at the center of concern is in Skagway, Alaska
- Holland America To Serve Wild Sustainable Alaska Seafood on Alaska Cruises
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With the sun shining and local fishing ships unloading the day’s fresh catches on the waterfront in Juneau, Alaska, on July 6, Holland America Line announced a partnership with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to serve sustainably sourced Alaska seafood on all six of the cruise line’s
- This New Luxury Cruise Line Just Announced Alaska Sailings to See Whales, Glaciers, and Gorgeous Port Cities
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If you've never taken an Alaskan cruise before, 2024 might just be the year to do it. Soon-to-launch luxury cruise line Explora Journeys just announced a series of Alaska sailings in 2024
- Norwegian Cruise Line ship hits iceberg on its way to Alaska glacier
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The ship is currently in Juneau, Alaska for assessment, according to a cruise line spokesperson.
- Cruise Line Eliminates Single Supplement on Over 275 Cruises
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Celebrity Cruises will allow solo cruisers to sail at the same rate as those who book double occupancy on nearly 300 cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe through next March.
- The Best Cruises for Exploring the Beauty and Wilds of Alaska
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Hurtigruten, Ponant, and Lindlbad top our list of the best Alaskan cruises to book this summer.
- Citing labor shortage, Princess Cruises will shut down one of its Alaska lodges
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The Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, a jumping off point for guests visiting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, will close in mid-June.
- Alaska cruise deal alert: 5 amazing deals to book now for prime summer travel
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Find peak-season Alaska cruises this summer for $600 per person in an ocean-view or balcony cabin.
- This May Be The Most Scenic Train Trip In The U.S.
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These Alaska Railroad summer routes will whet your appetite for a trip to the Last Frontier, plus what to know about flagstop service and more.
- The Best Times to Cruise to Alaska
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Plan your bucket list adventure to explore the extraordinary beauty of the 49th state.
- Search ends for woman who fell from cruise ship in Alaska's Inside Passage
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The search was conducted by boat and a helicopter in the waters near Eldred Rock in Lynn Canal, about 20 miles west of Juneau.
- These are the airlines giving customers more time to use travel vouchers
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Delta and United are setting the lead in giving customers through 2023 to use their travel vouchers, while American, Alaska and Southwest have done away with their extensions.
- A 'full season' of sailing: Alaska cruising resumes after two pandemic-stunted years
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The first cruise ship of the season has arrived in Alaska, marking the start of what officials expect to be a more robust travel year.
- The world's most challenging cruise ship routes
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Here's why some cruise ship routes, like the sandstorm-prone, narrow Suez Canal, or the windy, glacier-lined waters surrounding Alaska, are particularly difficult for cruise ship captains to navigate.
- Alaska's first large cruise ship of the season arrives as industry hopes for revival
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Lanie Downs, a spokesperson for Cruise Lines International Association Alaska, said the trade group is looking forward to a full season again, with hundreds of planned voyages.
- Carnival Cruise Line Wants to Help With Your Travel Bucket List
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Carnival is making a grand return to Alaska after a year where there was only a limited Alaska cruising season. Considered a bucket list destination by many passengers and potential passengers
- 20 Alaska cruise must-do excursions
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Unlike on a Caribbean cruise where most days are spent at a beach or a Mediterranean cruise where most days are spent exploring cities, shore excursions on an Alaska cruise are all about outdoor adventures
- The Best Alaska Hotels, From Urban Anchorage Stays to Luxe Denali Retreats
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Whether you're looking to stay in urban Anchorage or at a backcountry lodge, here are nine excellent Alaska hotels to book on your next trip.
- Travel subscription plans from airlines and hotels are expanding.
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Alaska Airlines joins travel operators looking to lock in frequent travelers and remote workers with monthly deals as post-pandemic travel grows.
- Alaska cruise whale watching guide & tips
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A whale watching tour is one of the most sought after shore excursions on an Alaska cruise, and for good reason. Viewing some of the largest mammals on
- The Best Hotels You Can Book In Anchorage, Alaska
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Anchorage is the destination of most when visiting Alaska for the first time, and these hotels are ready to provide the best travel experience.
- Alaska Airlines Is Gearing Up For A Surge In Domestic Leisure Demand
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The Pacific Coast powerhouse is betting big on domestic summer travel. The momentum is strong with Alaska Airlines. At the beginning of the year, the Seattle-based carrier reported a Q4 2021 net profit of $18 million
- Alaska Air launches flight subscription program that starts at $49 per month
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Alaska Air Group Inc. undefined announced the launch of Flight Pass on Wednesday, a subscription service that offers 6, 12 or 24 round-trip flights for a...
- Cruise lines are preparing for a potential record Alaska season in 2022
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Cruise companies have scheduled their ships for a record-breaking summer in Alaska, but it's a long way between here and there.
- The Alaska Highway: A subarctic road to prevent invasion
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Winding 1,387 miles through some of North America's most extreme environments, it was the most ambitious construction project since the Panama Canal and built to defend a continent.
- How different is an Alaska cruise vs Caribbean?
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An Alaska cruise sounds like an amazing adventure, but how different is it from a Caribbean cruise?
- Alaska Airlines' Flash Sale with Flights as Low as $29 Ends Tonight
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If you're ready for a getaway but don't want to splurge on flights, Alaska Airlines is having the sale for you just don't hesitate to book.
- Ride a Snowmobile to an Alaskan Glacier on This Epic Tour
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Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours, a company that curates Alaska tours with a locals-only lens, invites you to ride a snowmobile across Nelchina Glacier on a full-day adventure.
- 10 Unique Adventures To Tackle In Anchorage, Alaska
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Anchorage is a haven of adventures just waiting to happen, from extreme wildlife tours to climbing up sheer ice walls
- Alaska Airlines is making 3 big changes to the upgrade process
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Alaska Airlines is making some big changes to the upgrade process
- Alaska Airlines Is Getting Rid of Multiple Beverage Service on Flights
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Alaska Airlines has announced that it's making this change to beverage and meal service on all of its flights through January
- Deal alert: Book today to take advantage of $29 fares to Seattle, Las Vegas, Austin and more
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For those of us currently stuck inside due to snow, ice and more, let’s think about happier times and “land a low-fare winter adventure” courtesy of the Alaska Airlines winter flash sale, with one-way fares starting at just $29
- One airline is cutting flights due to COVID-19 staffing shortages
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Alaska Airlines announced the omicron variant had disrupted the company's operations so much so it decided to reduce departures by about 10 percent through the end of January
- Cruise ship tour: Holland America's Eurodam
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Eurodam offers Caribbean cruises in the Winter, then heads to the U.S. West Coast for Alaska and Trans-Canal cruises in 2022. Take a tour of the ship
- 7 Reasons You Should Visit Alaska In 2022
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From visiting glaciers to viewing the northern lights, here are 7 reasons you should consider visiting Alaska in 2022
- Flight cancellation chaos continues as airlines blame weather, omicron
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U.S carriers Delta Air Lines and Alaska Air Group canceled hundreds of flights on Tuesday and Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions and rising cases of omicron
- Cruise Line Offering $75 Alaska Fares for Kids
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Holland America Line's new 'The Ultimate Upgrade Event' kicked off yesterday by offering free upgrades and $75 Alaska fares for kids. This new sale from
- Crystal Cruises Returns to Alaska in 2022
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Crystal Cruises marks its return to Alaska after three years with a series of unforgettable 7- to 11-night voyages in summer 2022
- United is restoring 4 routes to Alaska as demand for leisure travel rises in the state
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Last week, the airline added eight resumed routes from its hub in Denver to places like Bozeman, Montana; Burlington, Vermont; and Sarasota, Florida
- Finnair Set To Serve Seattle From Summer 2022
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Finnair has revealed that it will begin flying to Seattle next year. The airline will operate three flights per week to the west coast destination. Launching such a route could pave the way for a codeshare agreement between Finnair and its oneworld partner airline, Alaska Airlines
- Royal Caribbean releases new 2023 Alaska cruises to book
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Royal Caribbean has released its Alaska cruises for 2023 season
- Considering An Alaskan Cruise? Why You Shouldn't Hesitate
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After reading this bit of persuasive evidence, there's no reason anyone should be hesitating to book a cruise through Alaska's landscape
- Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Belize Flights
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Alaska Airlines has launched its first-ever flights to the Caribbean destination of Belize, with flights from Seattle and LA
- Heading South: Alaska Airlines Eyes Belize With New Routes
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Alaska Airlines has commenced flights to Belize City from its west coast hubs of Los Angeles and Seattle. On Friday, November 19, the first flight took off from Seattle, carrying 132 passengers and crew
- Demand for pet-friendly airlines soars 950%, with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue leading the way
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Demand for pet-friendly airlines has surged exponentially over the past 12 months, according to a report by travel service, Next Vacay
- Hurtigruten Expeditions Launches Black Friday Deals with up to 50% off Antarctica, Alaska, Galápagos, Iceland, and Norway
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Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel, is offering almost all of its exciting destinations – ranging from Alaska and Antarctica to the Galápagos and West Africa – with Black Friday offerings of up to 50%
- Un-Belize-able! Alaska Airlines launches first flights to Belize City from SEA and LAX
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If you're looking for a new international destination to escape to - with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that's not too
- Inside ‘world’s most remote’ hotel with views of the ‘ends of the Earth’ for cool £10,000 a night
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Sheldon Chalet is a newly completed, mountain-top chalet, boasting some of the most impressive Alaskan sceneries and comes with a hefty price
- Alaska Airlines Launches Partnership with Voluntourism Organization Travel2change
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While volunteering in the Islands may sound like working on your vacation, it's really the best way to meet and make friends with residents and to get a
- Alaska Airlines Is Removing This From Flights, Starting Tomorrow
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Alaska Airlines announced they would be removing single-use plastic water bottles and cups from water service on their flights
- Alaska cruise guide: Planning tips and best cruise itineraries
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Most people equate cruising with tropical destinations. Why would anyone cruise to chilly, rainy Alaska, where you might be wearing fleece jackets and knit hats and gloves in July
- Experience mighty Alaska on the ultimate cruise to America with Good Housekeeping
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We're inviting you to discover the great Alaskan wilderness on a luxurious small ship cruise in May 2022
- Alaska Airlines Returns To Profitability Following Tough Pandemic
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The Alaska Air Group has managed to overcome some of the major complications of the pandemic according to its third quarter 2021 financial results. The Seattle-based company, which owns Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has reported positive numbers compared
- Alaska Airlines is cutting some of its November and December flights because of understaffing, suggesting it doesn't expect the labor shortage to end any time soon
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Alaska Airlines is cutting some of its flights between Wichita, Kansas, and Seattle, Washington, because it can't find enough staff
- 4 spectacular volcano vacations in the US: Hawaii, California, Washington, Alaska
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For most people, volcanoes exist mostly in the imagination, in spectacular movie moments and baking-soda-and-vinegar school experiments. But real volcanic activity is so much cooler, packed with sights like boiling mud pots, hot springs and lava tubes
- Three Celebrity Cruise Ships to Sail Alaska for the 2023 Summer Season
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Celebrity Cruises announces that three cruise ships will sail Alaska for the 2023 Summer season. Cruises will begin in May and run through mid-September.
- Alaska Airlines Will Pay Staff $200 To Upload Their Vaccine Certificate By December 1st
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Following an Executive Order issued by the federal government requiring that all federal contractors have their staff vaccinated amid the pandemic, Alaska Airlines is mobilizing its workers to obtain vaccination certificates
- American Queen Steamboat Company Adding Alaska, Central America Voyages In 2022
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The cruise company, now American Queen Voyage, has long been known for its river cruises on the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers
- Alaska Airlines Is Having a Buy One, Get One Free Sale on All Flights — but You Have to Book Today
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Alaska Airlines is having a buy one, get one sale for travel between Oct. 5 and Dec. 15
- 7 bucket list places to see with kids post-pandemic: Paris, Reykjavik, Maldives, Singapore
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Destinations like Reykjavik, Paris, New York, the Maldives, SIngapore, Greece and Alaska offer activities and memories for the entire family
- Alaska senator announces bill to permanently allow cruises to sail to Alaska without Canada stop
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Wednesday she will introduce legislation to protect the Alaska tourism industry, centering on the cruise industry
- Delta Variant-Led Drop in Travel Throws US Airlines Off Course
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Alaska Air Group (ALK), American Airlines (AAL), Spirit Airlines (SAVE) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) experience softness in bookings as the Delta variant worsens air-travel demand
- Alaska Airlines diverts flight to remove "disruptive" passengers
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Once in the air, one of the five remaining members of the group reportedly started to threaten crew members and other passengers
- Alaska Airlines will give vaccinated employees $200, stops short of company mandate
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Alaska Airlines will also offer employees $200 if they share their vaccine status by Oct. 15
- Alaska Airlines to require COVID vaccination for new hires
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Alaska Airlines announced that it will require all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19
- Princess Cruises Alaska Review: What I Loved About the Cruise and Ship
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Majestic Princess was originally built for the Chinese cruise market and because of that, the cruise ship has some unique locations that are not found on
- Alaska Airlines opens new SFO Lounge featuring local craft beers, build-your own-sourdough toast bar, hand crafted espresso drinks and a SF Giants-themed kids play area
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Today, Alaska Airlines is taking the Bay Area to new heights as it unveils its brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With sights of the city and runway throughout
- Passengers Use Inflatable Slide as Alaska Airlines Flight Evacuated in Seattle Due to Fire
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An Alaska Airlines flight had to evacuate shortly after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington, on August 23 after a passenger’s mobile device went on fire
- Cell Phone Catches Fire On Alaska Airlines Flight
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A cell phone caused a fire to break out in the cabin of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737. Here's what we know about this incident
- How America’s Oyster Farms Are Drawing More Travelers than Ever
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Seafood purveyors from Alaska to Maine are attracting travelers with fresh shellfish and oyster farm experiences
- Royal Caribbean bars passengers not vaccinated for COVID-19 from cruise to Alaska
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At least six passengers expecting to take a cruise from Seattle to Alaska were not allowed on the ship, thinking a negative COVID-19 test was enough
- Alaska Airlines is considering Covid vaccine mandates for staff
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Alaska Airlines would become the latest carrier to require that staff are vaccinated against Covid-19
- You Can Score Tickets to Hawaii for As Low As $99 Thanks to Alaska Airlines' Mega Sale
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Alaska Airlines is making a bid to be the "Official Airline of Rescheduled Events" in their latest sale with fares for as low as $39 one-way to jumpstart people's vacation plans
- Take a look at the new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX that Boeing is using as a flying laboratory
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We toured Boeing's ecoDemonstrator, an Alaska Airlines jet the planemaker is using as a flying lab to test new products and technologies
- This Small Town in Alaska Is the Perfect Place for a Father-daughter Trip
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When you stay at Alaska's Salmon Falls, you can go fishing, hiking, kayaking, and more, all without leaving Ketchikan
- Alaska Airlines' Latest Sale Has $39 Fall Flights
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Flights to Hawaii, California, New York, and more are all included in the Alaska Airlines sale, which has fall fares from $39
- Fully-vaccinated Alaska cruise passenger tests positive for Covid
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A fully-vaccinated passenger on a Celebrity Cruises ship in Alaska tested positive for Covid-19 and received private air travel home
- More Celebrity ships sail, for total of eight now cruising
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Celebrity Cruises continued comeback, Millennium to Alaska, Xpedition in Galapagos and Eclipse bound for Caribbean
- First Major Cruise Line Restarts Cruises to Alaska
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Royal Caribbean has become the first major cruise line to resume cruises to Alaska when one of their cruise ships departed from Seattle on a seven night
- Experience the wonders of Alaska in a single trip to Anchorage
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Visit Anchorage and experience Alaska's culture, cuisine and beautiful national parks all in one city. Here's why the city is the perfect start point
- Southeast Alaska cruise cut short and another canceled after 3 people test positive for COVID-19
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American Cruise Lines said it requires passengers to be fully vaccinated, but some crew members were not fully vaccinated, Petersburg Medical Center said
- Regent offers free first class air for select Alaska, Canada/New England cruises
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For a limited time, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering free business class air with 25 intracontinental 2022 sailings in Alaska and Canada/New England
- Norwegian Cruise Ship Arrives in Seattle Ahead of Alaska Restart
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Norwegian Encore arrives in Seattle, Washington in preparation for restarting cruises to Alaska in early August
- American Cruise Lines Alaska Season is Underway 1st Ship to Dock in Haines in 622 Days!
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Guilford, CT—June 26, 2021— American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that their 2021 Alaska season is underway and their small ship cruises will continue to explore throughout Southeast Alaska all summer long. On June 12th, American Constellation was the first cruise ship to dock in Haines in 622 days (since September 29, 2019). To celebrate the town’s 1st docking in almost 2 years, American’s guests were warmly welcomed on shore by Mayor Douglass Olerud, the Chilkat Dancers, and many members of the Haines community.
“We are thrilled to be back in Haines and appreciate the wonderful reception we received from the community
- American Cruise Lines is back in Alaska
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American Cruise Lines' Alaska season is underway and its small ship cruises will continue there all summer long
- Here Are All The Princess Ships Set to Cruise in the U.S.
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After confirming its service resumption in Alaska, Princess Cruises has announced its intent to return to service in other U.S. ports, sailing from Los
- Looking Ahead: Alaska Airlines Network Chief On New Routes And The Future
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Last week, Alaska Airlines announced four new routes. The airline’s recent growth has focused on leisure routes. However, those new adds are not just pandemic-era additions
- If Florida wins this lawsuit, it could spell the end to Alaska cruises this summer
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A Florida win in a lawsuit aimed at speeding the return of cruising in Florida could have the unintended consequence of bringing an end to big-ship cruising in Alaska for the year
- Cruise Ships That Are Sailing in Alaska This Summer
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Thanks to the bipartisan support in the passing of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, cruise lines are now moving full speed ahead with planning Alaska cruises beginning in July 2021
- Carnival Cruise Line's Latest Ship Health Protocols
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Carnival Cruise Line is currently working with the CDC so a few of their cruise ships can resume cruises next month and sail to the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Alaska
- It's official: The era of blocked middle seats just ended
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Alaska Airlines will scrap its blocked middle seat policy Tuesday, meaning that every major U.S. airline is now filling planes to 100% capacity. If you're flying domestically during a weekend or other peak travel day, expect a full flight
- Alaska's port towns are one step closer to welcoming back big cruise ships
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In a step toward a limited, late summer cruise season, Norwegian Cruise Line has signed an agreement with the state of Alaska and several of Alaska’s port operators
- Wow: Alaska Airlines Saves 480,000 Gallons Of Fuel With AI Assisted Flight Planning
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Artificial intelligence that helps dispatchers make flight operations more efficient and sustainable by optimizing routes and improving the
- Alaska, American Airlines streamline the upgrade process for top-tier elites
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Beginning later this week, Alaska's top-tier MVP Gold 75k members will automatically be added to the upgrade waitlist for American Airlines flights
- U.S. Cruise Ships One Step Closer to Returning to Alaska
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Alaska summer cruises are one step closer to reality after President Joe Biden signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act into law on Monday, allowing ships to bypass Canada as
- Florida Still Waits As Cruises To Alaska Get Green Light To Resume, Pending CDC Approval
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Cruises to Alaska are set to resume sailing this summer with the signing of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act but what about Florida
- Alaska cruise ship waiver bill passes Congress, heads to Biden for signing into law
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House of Representatives passed Alaska Tourism Restoration Act to give foreign-flag cruise ships temporary cabotage waiver, enabling them to operate in Alaska
- Alaska Airlines expands food and beverage offering on select flights
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Fresh food can be pre-ordered up to 20 hours before departure, while picnic packs can be reserved up to an hour in advance
- Norwegian Cruise Line resumes Alaska cruise ticket sales, raising state's tourism hopes
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Norwegian has resumed ticket sales for voyages to Alaska after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that could help save the state's cruise season
- Yes, you can cruise to Alaska this year — here’s how
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With so much talk about how Alaska cruises might not happen in 2021, consider this a reminder that some lines are preparing to sail in the region, even as you’re reading this
- U.S. Senate allows Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canada; House action could allow summer cruises this year
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As American voyages resume in other states, Canadian restrictions are the biggest remaining hurdle to resuming cruise tourism to Alaska this year
- Could There Still Be a Limited 2021 Alaska Cruise Season?
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While the barriers still seem daunting, cruise line executives seemed more bullish on the prospect this week than at previous times during the COVID-19 pandemic.. And the second is that Transport Canada has to allow cruise ships most of which are traveling to Alaska to
- UnCruise Adventures moves Alaska relaunch forward
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UnCruise Adventures has moved forward its relaunch with modified itineraries departing from Juneau, Alaska, after Covid-19 protocols in Washington
- The 10 Most Scenic Overlooks in U.S. National Parks
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From California to Alaska to Colorado, here are 10 of the most beautiful overlooks in national parks across America
- Alaska Airlines reveals new airplane livery spotlighting diversity, education
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Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest livery on Monday, focusing on DEI and education
- Alaska Airlines Sees a Strong Rebound Ahead
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The Seattle-based airline continued to lose money last quarter, but it could be earning record profits within a few years
- Alaska Airlines bans state senator for 'continued refusal' to follow mask rules
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Senator Lora Reinbold, a Republican of Eagle River, said she had not been notified of a ban and that she hoped to be on an Alaska Airlines flight in the near future
- Alaska joins Florida lawsuit against CDC over US cruise restrictions
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Alaska will join Florida in taking legal action against the federal government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to try to hasten the restart of cruising as the industry remains shut down in U.S. waters
- Alaska is out, but the Caribbean is full speed ahead: What we know about cruising in 2021
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More than a year after cruising came to a standstill as Covid gripped cabins, holidaymakers are seeing signs that cruises could be making a comeback
- Alaska Will Give Tourists Free COVID-19 Vaccines This Summer
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Alaska will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to tourists starting June 1, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Friday
- Hurtigruten To Donate 1% of Alaska Cruise Cost To Charity
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Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced its plans to donate 1 percent of the total cost of each Alaskan cruise sold during Earth Week to Alaska Wilderness
- Residents in Alaska Looking to Limit Cruise Line Activity
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Some residents in Juneau, Alaska are moving against cruises and want to put a limit on cruise ships that could impact on local business
- Alaska Governor threatens to sue US over cruise ship ban
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Another state may sue the federal government in order to get cruise ships sailing again
- Lindblad Expeditions resuming voyages in summer
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Lindblad Expeditions is to resume cruise operations with sailings to Alaska and the Galapagos Islands in June. “Our internal team has spent the last year examining every single aspect of our operation
- United, Alaska Airlines CEOs note positive cash flow, booming travel demand
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The CEOs of United and Alaska Airlines, speaking at different presentations on Wednesday, noted a major surge in travel demand
- Lindblad Expeditions to resume cruises in June
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Small-ship cruise operator Lindblad Expeditions announced plans today to resume operations in June for the 2021 season in Alaska and Galápagos. Sven Lindblad, CEO of New York-based Lindblad Expeditions, reflected on the experiences of the past year
- Small Ship Cruise Line Resuming Alaska Cruises in June
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Lindblad Expeditions, a small ship expedition cruise line, has announced plans to resume cruises to Alaska and Galapagos in June. Key components of the
- Seward's Folly
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On this day in 1867, the U.S. Senate purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russian Empire for the sum of 2 cents per acre, or $7.2 million (approximately $110 million in 2009 dollars). Russia knew the territory as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word. William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State, negotiated the Alaskan
- Alaska cruise cancellations pile up even as lines plan return to North America this summer
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Though large cruise lines will resume sailing in other jurisdictions, it appears unlikely they will in Alaska
- 3 ways to see Alaska in 2021: By small ship, land tours and on points
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This spring and summer, you can head to Alaska for a small ship cruise, an escorted or independent land tour or you can use your points to visit Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau. Here are the details
- The 2 leaders in Alaska cruising just gave up on sailing there until at least July
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Major cruise lines traditionally bring more than 1 million vacationers to Alaska, accounting for the greatest percentage of Alaska visitors
- Airline passenger faces federal charge with a possible $250,000 fine for refusing to wear mask, urinating in cabin
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The FBI arrested a Colorado man accused of disrupting an Alaska Airlights flight from Seattle to Denver for not wearing a mask and urinating in cabin
- From Alaska to Greece, your return to travel starts with these 5 destinations
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It’s finally happening: People around the U.S. are looking forward to traveling again. More and more of us are getting vaccinated each day and celebrating that fact by booking flights, reserving hotels and vacation rental homes, and drafting lists of all the things we want to see and do when we arrive somewhere new
- 2 cruise lines are pivoting to offer summer 'land tours' in Alaska — see what it'll be like to take
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Cruises crossing Canadian waters to Alaska have been halted, but Princess Cruises and Holland America have found a workaround
- Is Alaska Back on the Table for Cruises?
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We have some interesting times ahead of us! Michael Bayley, the President and CEO of Royal Caribbean has asked his followers to support a Bill that has been introduced by two U.S. Senators that could put cruises to Alaska back on the table
- With cruising to Alaska in flux, Holland America and Princess turn to selling land tours
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The lines already have canceled many of their Alaska cruises for the year due to a COVID-related cruise ban imposed by Canada
- Small cruise operators are still planning to sail Alaska waters in 2021
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The fate of the 2021 Alaska tourism season is still very much an unknown for the large international cruise lines that operate vessels with thousands of passengers, but small-vessel operators are preparing to get back to touring the Inside Passage
- What Canada’s cruise ban and Alaska’s now-optional traveler screenings could mean for summer travel
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Lots of folks are asking questions about how best to explore Alaska this summer
- Canadian Cruise Ban Leads to Cancellations of Alaska Sailings, As Others Extend Pause Operations
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Several major cruise lines extended their pause on operations this week, with some forced to cancel Canadian departures and Alaska itineraries for this year amid a ban on cruise ships in Canada
- Cruise lines have officially started to cancel Alaska sailings
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The Alaska cruise cancellations have begun. The two biggest cruise lines operating in Alaska, Princess Cruises and Holland America, on Wednesday canceled all of their 2021 Alaska sailings that begin or end in Vancouver, British Columbia
- 7 Under-the-radar Alaskan National Parks With Wild Scenery and Incredible Adventures
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Beyond the more popular Denali National Park and Preserve in the wild interior, the astounding blue walls of ice in Glacier Bay and the Kenai Fjords, and historically significant places such as the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, are several less-visited parks, monuments, and preserves
- Alaska Airlines ordered to pay $3.2 million to wheelchair user's family in wrongful death lawsuit
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Bernice Kekona fell down an escalator at the Portland, Oregon, airport in 2017, resulting in significant injuries that led to her death
- Royal Caribbean Not to Cancel Any Canada and Alaska Cruises
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Royal Caribbean will not cancel any cruises from or to Canada including to Alaska sailings. Looks at alternative arrangements
- Why Hasn't My Alaska Cruise Been Cancelled?
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After Canada says no to cruises until 2022, many cruisers wonder why their 2021 Alaska sailings have yet to be cancelled. Cruise Critic explains
- Alaskan Delegation Responds to Canada’s Cruise Ship Ban
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Alaska’s elected officials responded to Canada’s year-long ban on large cruise ships and pleasure crafts by calling the action “unexpected” and “unacceptable” due to the extensive damage it would cause to the state’s economy
- Alaska Officials Pledge to Find Solution for Cruises Following Canada Ban Extension
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Alaska officials are working 'to find a path forward' for cruises in its waters after Canada announced it was extending its ban on cruise ships until Feb. 28, 2022. "Upon hearing the announcement, we immediately reached out to Canadian and American agencies to try to understand the rationale behind this decision
- Alaska Airlines To Begin Using VeriFly's Health Passport
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Alaska Airlines is set to begin using the VeriFLY health passport. The airline is soon to join the oneworld alliance, whose members American Airlines and British Airways are already using the app
- Alaska Airlines Is Giving Away 100 Flights to Reunite Couples Separated by the Pandemic
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Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday, it is giving away 100 free flights to reunite couples who have been apart during the pandemic through its new Booking for Love sweepstakes
- Should We Forget About the 2021 Alaska Cruise Season?
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Should we forget about the 2021 Alaska cruise season? Find out what the current situation is and which cruise lines are still set to sail
- Norwegian Cruise Line cancels early season trips to Alaska
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Norwegian Cruise Line will not send any ships to Alaska until the end of April at the earliest. The announcement comes after Holland American and Princess Cruise Lines canceled all cruises to Alaska through mid-May
- Alaska Airlines Bans 14 Passengers for Not Wearing Masks
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After causing a commotion on a cross-country flight from Dulles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last Thursday, 14 passengers who defied mask-wearing mandates have been banned
- 14 passengers banned by airline after rowdy DC to Seattle flight
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Alaska Airlines banned more than a dozen passengers this week for not complying with its mask mandate and for harassing staff members. The 14 passengers were banned from flying with the airline after they were "non-mask compliant, rowdy, argumentative and harassed our crew members"
- What To Expect From Alaska Airlines In 2021
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There will be two major progressions for Alaska Airlines this year. After much anticipation, the carrier will debut its Boeing 737 MAX and join the oneworld Alliance. This week, Simple Flying spoke with Alaska Airlines’ SVP of fleet, finance and alliances
- JetBlue Joins American, Alaska in Changing Rules for Emotional Support Animals
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JetBlue is the latest airline to no longer accept emotional support animals onboard flights. In a statement provided to Travel + Leisure on Wednesday, a JetBlue spokesperson confirmed that "as of January 11, 2021
- Will Other Airlines Follow Alaska And American Banning Emotional Support Animals?
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Since the implementation of the Department of Transportation ruling allowing airlines to refuse emotional support animals onboard, only two US carriers have taken the plunge and issued a ban. Will others follow in their footsteps? Let’s take a look
- Alaska Airlines becomes first major US airline to announce emotional support animal ban
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Alaska Airlines will soon ban emotional support animals from flights, becoming the first major U.S. airline to do so after the Department of Transportation revised its regulations earlier this month about what constitutes a service animal
- Alaska Airlines offering BOGO tickets to Costa Rica
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Alaska Airlines is making it easier to visit Costa Rica with a friend or loved one. The Seattle-based airline is offering buy one, get one (BOGO) tickets on flights to Costa Rica, Mexico and Hawaii. “Buy one ticket for spring travel and bring a friend for just the taxes and fees,” the airline promotion reads. “Plus, no change fees, ever.”
- Alaska Airlines updates Men Without Hats' Safety Dance for flying during coronavirus times
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The airline released its Alaska Safety Dance video earlier in the week. It's set to the toe-tapping tune of Men Without Hats' synth-heavy Safety Dance, but with some updated lyrics, like "we can fly if you want to/we can leave your house behind."
- All the U.S. Airlines Offering COVID-19 Testing
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Major airlines like Alaska, United, Delta and more are providing passengers with the option to get tested to comply with new travel restrictions. Traveling these days comes with a whole checklist of requirements: masks, disinfectant, and — increasingly — proof of a negative COVID-19 test
- Alaska Airlines Parodies 1980s Song 'Safety Dance' for Hilariously Amazing Music Video
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While many airlines have incorporated new speeches about COVID-19 protocol into their pre-flight safety announcements, Alaska Airlines released a fun music video complete with a catchy tune
- Another Cruise Line Planning Restart in May
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Another cruise line has announced plans to resume Caribbean cruises in May while canceling all Alaska, U.S. and Mexico port stops for 2021
- Man climbs on wing of Alaska Airlines plane departing Las Vegas airport, takes off shoes and socks
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Police have arrested a man who managed to climb the wing of a departing Alaska Airlines plane at Las Vegas's McCarran International Airport on Saturday. Passengers watched in shock — and filmed — inside Alaska Airlines flight 1367 from Las Vegas to Portland when they saw
- Princess Cruises announces 2022 Alaska cruises
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Princess Cruises announced its 2022 Alaska cruise season, which will go on sale beginning on December 16, 2020. In 2022, Princess will offer cruises on six ships, including the newest ship Discovery Princess. A total of 12 cruise itineraries are available, along with 25 seamless cruisetour options
- American frequent flyers may be able to upgrade on Alaska, JetBlue
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American Airlines is teasing potential travel benefits of its new partnerships with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways, including the possibility of reciprocal upgrades.
- Alaska blocking middle seats through the holidays into January
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Alaska Airlines will block seats on flights over Christmas and into the new year, further widening the split between carriers that do and do not view the confidence-boosting measure as needed.
- Alaska Air Is Poised to Lead the Airline Recovery
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Low cash burn, an improving revenue trajectory, and substantial cost-cutting opportunities all point to a quick post-pandemic rebound for the Alaska Airlines parent.
- When Will Alaska Cruises Resume?
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In mid-March, Canada closed its borders to foreign travelers and large vessels, including cruise ships, which effectively forced the cancellation of the Alaska cruise season in 2020.
- 4 airlines have COVID testing for Hawaii travel: How and where to get one, what it costs
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Travelers to Hawaii will be able to bypass quarantine with a negative COVID test. United, American, Hawaiian and Alaska airlines will offer options.
- Alaska Airlines Will Block Middle Seats Through Thanksgiving
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Alaska Airlines has announced that it will extend its policy to block middle seats through Thanksgiving. Previously, the carrier planned on ceasing its blocked middle seat policy at the end of October.
- Alaska Airlines: Buy one, get one tickets promotion is back
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Continuing the trend of airlines testing the water with big sales, for the next 48 hours, Alaska Airlines is offering “Buy One, Get One” ticket fares to over 100 destinations for travel through Oct. 31. This is just like the deal offered in August.
- Alaska Airlines temporarily suspends Portland flights due to wildfire smoke
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Alaska Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights in and out of Portland International Airport (PDX) due to the smoke blanketing the city.
- Major airlines have canceled change fees—but a few loopholes could still cost you
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Four major U.S. airlines, Alaska, American Airlines, Delta and United, recently announced they were getting rid of a much-reviled travel expense: change fees.
- Alaska Airlines Flew 12,000+ iPads For Virtual Learning To Seattle
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Alaska Airlines stepped in to help deliver devices to students in Seattle. The airline has completed flights from Boston to Seattle on Wednesday, carrying over 12,000 iPads that will go to young children enrolled in the Seattle Public Schools.
- Two more states added to New York's Covid-19 quarantine travel list
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New York state added two more states to its list of states and territories that are subject to its Covid-19 travel advisory, bringing the total to 33. People traveling to the state from Alaska and Montana will now have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
- Reliable, Rapid Tests Needed to Drive Cruise Restart, Says UnCruise CEO
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“We need reliable, rapid testing,” said Dan Blanchard, CEO of UnCruise, that saw its attempted restart in Alaska last just a few days. As the first small-ship operator back into the market in Alaska at the start of the month, the cruise operator had asked guests to get tested for COVID-19 within 72 hours of boarding.
- Major US airlines have created a 'no fly list' for travelers who refuse to wear face coverings during the pandemic
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Major US airlines are placing customers who won't wear masks on flights on "no-fly" lists. On Friday, Alaska Airlines announced that any passenger over the age of 2 would be barred from flying with the company again if they refused to a wear a face covering
- Alaska Airlines: “No mask, no travel, no exceptions”
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Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it will not permit passengers to travel without a mask covering their nose and mouth.
- No more medical exemptions: Alaska Airlines says anyone who can't or won't wear a mask won't be allowed to fly
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Alaska Airlines said Wednesday that it will no longer allow medical exemptions from its mask requirement, part of an effort to slow the coronavirus.
- A State-By-State Guide to Traveling Within the U.S.
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From Alaska and Hawaii, to Florida and Maine, these are the COVID state travel restrictions currently in place.
- The First Solo Flight Around The World
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With a co-pilot, Wiley Post had already flown around the world, setting a record in eight days, 15 hours, and 51 minutes. Now, he wanted to accomplish the same feat solo. Using a newly developed autopilot and one of the first radio compasses, Wiley took off on July 15th and returned 7 days, 19 hours later on July 22nd to a hero's welcome. He continued to press the edge of aircraft use and development. Unfortunately, in 1935 he and humorist Will Rogers died during takeoff on a publicity tour in Alaska.
- Not all airlines are shrinking during the pandemic: Alaska adds 10 nonstop routes from West Coast
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The airline is adding flights to vacation spots like Florida and Hawaii from Southern California, Seattle and Portland as leisure travel rebounds.
- As States Reopen, Airlines Are Launching Fare Sales for Winter Travel
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Both Southwest and Alaska are running deals starting at $39.
- With Summer Cruises Still on Pause, Tourism-Reliant Cruise Ports Face a Tough Season Ahead
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With the no-sail order still in effect, a halt on summer cruises means big losses for ports and local residents, from Alaska to the Caribbean.
- Perillo’s Learning Journeys and Groups Introduces New 2020/2021 North America Portfolio
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ (June 11, 2020) – With a new collection of North America programs, Perillo’s Learning Journeys and Groupsoffers families and small groups the opportunity to travel confidently, while discovering destinations and experiences located in their own backyards. From National Parks and Alaska’s fjords, to California’s wine country, the six new domestic offerings are purposely designed for multigenerational families, as well as small groups of like-minded travelers and can be customized to accommodate group preferences and travel style. Each itinerary includes a private driver, or guests can choose the private jet option for a more elevated and luxurious experience. Available starting in summer 2020, the portfolio of United States journeys includes:
- Cruise ban leaves 'America's last frontier' even less accessible
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Over a century of cruising to Alaska has allowed an incredible tourism product to develop, combining immersive on-shore attractions with scenery unlike any other. This year was meant to be a bumper cruise season.
But then the corornavirus pandemic stopped everything.
- Coronavirus: Princess, Holland America extend cruise cancellations; lines expand cancellations, rebookings
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The COVID-19 pandemic is doing increasing damage to the cruise industry. Princess Cruises announced Wednesday that it is extending its pause in global ship operations, resulting in the cancellation of select cruises through the end of the 2020 summer season. Sister line Holland America is doing the same, pausing its Alaska, Europe and Canada/New England cruises for 2020, as is other sister line
- Holland America, Princess, Seabourn Cancel Cruises Through Summer and Into Fall
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Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn have announced sweeping cancellations to voyages throughout the summer and into fall, affecting cruises to Alaska and British Columbia, Europe, Canada & New England, the Caribbean and Holland America Line's fall Grand Voyage aboard Amsterdam. These new announcements effectively cancel the entire Alaska, Canada & New England, Europe and
- 2020 Alaska Cruise Season Suffers as Cruise Lines Struggle With Deployment
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From Alaska to Washington State and British Columbia in Canada, ports in the Pacific Northwest are facing significant financial challenges as the already-short Alaska cruise season confronts delays and cancellations from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Coupled with restrictions on cruising brought on by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the temporary
- 12 Tiny Countries For a Big Trip Someday
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The finest, tiniest nations in the world, ripe for a visit. We’re spoiled for space here in the United States. Our metroplexes sprawl out like a Floridian on a beach towel. We’ve got airports the size of San Francisco and enough protected lands to fill Peru. Texas could swallow France in one gulp, presumably with a thick coating of barbecue sauce, before begrudgingly being gobbled up by Alaska twice over. For spacious
- Cunard Extends Suspension of Global Cruise Operations Until July 31, Cancels Alaska Season
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Cunard has further extended its fleet operations until July 31st and cancelled its entire Alaska season on Queen Elizabeth. A statement from the line read: "For Queen Elizabeth, maintaining a shorter summer season in Alaska would not make these voyages viable, so the cruise line has taken the practical decision to cancel the entire Alaska season and all departures up to and including the 8 September
- Holland America, Carnival, Princess cruise lines extend cancellations through end of June
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Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have extended sailing suspensions through late June. Carnival said Monday it would extend its cancellation period through June 27. On Tuesday, Holland America and Princess said it would do so through June 30. Holland America has also cancelled all of its Alaska journeys for summer 2020 season and all of its "Land+Sea Journeys,"
- Visit All the Wonders of Alaska Without Leaving Home
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See the great outdoors without leaving your couch. While we’re all staying home in order to combat the spread of coronavirus, lots of people are still feeling the pangs of wanderlust — especially people who would otherwise be using this time to get outside after a long winter. There are lots of national parks that are offering virtual tours for outdoorsy people who want to experience natural wonders. But sometimes, it’s
- Disney Extends Cruise Line Suspensions Through April 28; Postpones Alaska Until July
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Disney Cruise Line has extended its temporary suspension of operations through April 28, 2020, with the exception of its Vancouver/Alaska sailings, which are postponed until July. The measure applies to all four Disney cruise ships. The line is giving cruisers on canceled sailings a choice of either a full refund or a future cruise credit worth 125 percent of the fare paid, to be used within 15
- Seward's Folly
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On this day in 1867, the U.S. Senate purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russian Empire for the sum of 2 cents per acre, or $7.2 million (approximately $110 million in 2009 dollars). Russia knew the territory as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word. William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State
- Great Alaska Earthquake
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On March 27th, 1964, it was life as usual in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. At 5:36:14 p.m. local time, the ground shook violently. Reaching a magnitude of 9.2, the ensuing earthquake remains one of the most devastating on record. The earthquake and ensuing tsunami took 128 lives (tsunami 113
- Alaska, Florida and Hawaii force travelers to self-quarantine: What to know before you go
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Travelers looking to escape to the sunny beaches of Florida and Hawaii or the mountains of Alaska during the coronavirus outbreak may want to reconsider as the states mandate visitor quarantines to keep the virus from spreading in their communities. Governors in both Alaska and Hawaii have issued orders mandating a 14-day quarantine for all visitors and residents arriving at state airports. Alaska's order goes into
- Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas to Debut in Pacific Northwest in 2021
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Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas will sail from the Pacific Northwest for the first time in 2021 -- a move that will mark the line's biggest ever Alaska season. The 4,180-passenger, 168,666-tonne vessel will homeport in Seattle and join three other Royal Caribbean ships in the region -- Ovation of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas. From May 2021, Quantum will sail on seven-night
- Just Back From Nieuw Statendam: Holland America Does Romance
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Holland America has long been known for its excellent, comprehensive itineraries and for an expertise in Alaska cruising driven by its long history offering cruises -- and land tours -- in the state. In recent year, the line has also earned a reputation for some of the best live music in the industry. But when Cruise Critic was invited to experience the line's romantic offerings, we have to admit to be caught off-guard. Sure, we
- Travel trend: the magnetism of the Arctic Circle
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The irresistible pull of going off-grid has travellers swapping sand for snow in increasing numbers. Touted as ‘the new exotic’, this region, which encompasses the northernmost territories of Norway, Sweden and Finland, plus swathes of Russia, Canada, Alaska and Greenland, is a trending destination in experiential tourism. The industry is taking heed; adventure holiday advocate Scott Dunn is sailing 45 percent
- The bear necessities in Alaska
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Through the droplets on the binoculars, some distance away, two unidentifiable creatures appear to be wading across the tidal creek. Deer? Wolf? Moose? A faraway brown bear and cub, in fact. We watch as the maple-brown carnivores lumber straight for our group, swallowing up the space between us. Their determined pace hints at a head-on meeting. The tone of our guide, Peter Robertson, suggests all we need to do
- American Airlines and Alaska Team Up To Bring More Travel Options to the West Coast
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American Airlines and Alaska Airlines said on Thursday they plan to launch a new partnership, expanding an older arrangement with a new integrated agreement that the airlines are calling a "West Coast international alliance." Alaska also plans to join the Oneworld airline alliance. American is a founding member. American and Alaska already operate a codeshare agreement, which allows Alaska passengers to
- Why Alaska is the Perfect Summer Vacation Spot
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Summer in New York City isn’t all rooftop parties, picturesque beach days, and breezy outdoor concerts. Less likely to make Instagram are the steaming hot subway platforms, streets packed with slow-walking tourists, and sweaty sticky nights spent in un-air conditioned apartments. Some might say there’s no better time than summer to escape the concrete jungle. And there may be no better place for a
- This Is the Cheapest Time to Cruise to Alaska
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The last time I was in Alaska — many years ago — I stood on the deck of a cruise ship and watched giant pieces of ice, some seemingly as large as a car, fall off the Hubbard Glacier and into the sea. I stood there for what felt like forever, unable to take my eyes off the crumbling ice and the splash of the water below. I was visiting in August, and while much
- Alaska Airlines says 'we dropped the ball,' apologizes for 'awful holiday travel experience'
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Alaska blamed a "severe'' staffing shortage caused by baggage handlers calling in sick on Friday.
- The little-known US-Canada border war
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Located between the Haida Gwaii archipelago on the north coast of British Columbia and the southern tip of Alaska's Panhandle, Dixon Entrance’s nutrient-rich waters, which attract orcas, albatross and five species of salmon, surge towards the rocky shores and green forests of Prince of Wales Island and the mainland. At some point as we sailed through the waves, we left Canadian waters
- You Can Board Early on Alaska Airlines If You Have a Starbucks Holiday Cup
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Go ahead and pick up that Grande Peppermint Mocha before your flight — it may have more perks than just caffeine. In select airports, Alaska Airlines is offering early boarding to passengers who are carrying a holiday cup from Thursday until Sunday, according to USA Today. Any cup, whether it’s hot or cold or even one of those reusable ones (as long as they’re holiday-themed), is eligible for
- How to Have the Perfect Adventure-packed Trip to Alaska
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For all its insanely beautiful natural wonders, there’s one thing Alaska has that many other rugged places don’t: accessibility. Thanks to a new direct United Airlines flight from Newark to Anchorage during the summer, you can get to Alaska in just seven hours. (From September through April there are plenty of short connections, too.) Taking the red eye direct back to Newark via United means that
- Water quality: You may want to skip the coffee on these two airlines
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You've probably never given much thought to the quality of the water on an airplane. Maybe it's time you should. A recent study ranks the water served on major and regional US airlines. Drink up if you're on an Alaska Airlines or Allegiant Air flight. Those two airlines tied for first place in the rankings in the study, from the Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center at the City University of New York and the website
- Into The Wild: 3 Places To Travel If You Love The Outdoors
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Though Jon Krakauer rendered the phrase immortal in his nonfiction account of an ill-fated young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness, the allure of going 'into the wild; predates his book's 1998 publication date. (Though, of course, Alaska is featured on our list, because—why wouldn't it be?) This call of the wild (to borrow from another author, Jack London), has been around since time
- Alaska Cruise Tours Affected by Fires and Rain
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Travelers on cruise tours in Alaska are running into natural events that have been affecting some of the transportation routes and excursions at inland lodges. Fires throughout the state are burning in areas close to tourist attractions, including the Kenai Peninsula and the city of Talkeetna. At the same time, rain in the Denali area has caused rock slides that resulted in the partial closure of the rail
- Cruise calendar: Find out the best time of year to visit your dream destination
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It's one of the most common cruising questions: When is the best time to cruise to Alaska, Australia, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, Hawaii, Europe or the South Pacific? The answer depends on many variables, according to Cruise Critic. For example
- 55 travel destinations calling your name this summer from Alaska to Vermont
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Now is the best time to book your travel plans for a summer vacation to get the best deals before they’re gone. If you’re wondering where to go this summer, look no further than GoBankingRates’ list of some of the most serene, exciting and beautiful places in North America. Flight costs were determined by June flights out
- Andy Grammer Is Hosting a Norwegian Cruise to Alaska Designed for Up-and-Coming Songwriters
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Andy Grammer is taking his talents out to sea. The musician will be joining Norwegian Cruise Line on a trip to Alaska this August for the brand’s newest initiative, Free the Beat. Grammer, 35 has been on cruises before — normally to perform his latest hits — but he says the Free the Beat trip will have a very different purpose: “Norwegian is creating a music library
- This Intimate Kayaking Safari Is the Ultimate Way to See Alaskan Wildlife
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In my fantasies, when I picture myself escaping the hustle of life on a remote island, I’m on a sun-drenched, white-sand beach surrounded by turquoise waters — you know, the Maldives. Maybe somewhere in the Caribbean. I’m not frolicking on a remote, rocky seashore, where the high temperature is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, even in
- Sail away: These are the world's most popular cruise destinations
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Avignon, in France's Provence region, was named most popular cruise destination of the year, according to Cruise Critic's fourth annual Cruisers' Choice destination awards, which published Wednesday. (Avignon was also named best European river cruise destination.) Bora Bora came in second place; Glacier Bay, Alaska in third place; Vienna, Austria in fourth place; Singapore in fifth place; and Kirkwall
- An environmental-advocacy group graded 16 cruise lines on how well they limit pollution. Every Carnival cruise line they graded got an 'F.'
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The environmental-advocacy group Friends of the Earth graded 16 cruise lines on how well they limit pollution from their ships. The cruise lines were evaluated on how they treat their sewage, the steps they've taken to limit air pollution at ports, whether they follow water-pollution rules in Alaska, and the quality of information they provided about their environmental
- Holland America cruise ship's close contact with humpback whales under investigation
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A Holland America cruise liner is under investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association after the vessel "may have made contact" with a pod of humpback whales off the coast of Alaska on Monday, according to reports by Fox News and KTOO News. Holland America's Eurodam can be seen sailing right next to a group of whales, indicated by a several bursts of
- Alaska Air criticized after video surfaces of worker 'carelessly throwing luggage' off plane
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Alaska Airlines is under fire for a video posted to social media that depicts a worker handling passengers' luggage without much regard for keeping contents safe. According to a June 5 Twitter post from user Raz Davidov, an Alaska Airlines worker at the Los Angeles International Airport was "carelessly throwing luggage out of the plane." "This is
- South African Airways And Alaska Airways Launch New Interline Agreement
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 30, 2019) - South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa and Alaska Airlines, the fifth largest airline in the United States, announced today that they have established a new interline partnership, which provides new and convenient flight
- Caspian Sea finally opens to luxury cruises
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Tired of the Caribbean? Called at every Mediterranean port? Bored of the Alaskan fjords and the Baltic capitals? An entirely new body of water may soon be open to intrepid cruise fans seeking new horizons. The only issue: It's a landlocked sea surrounded by some of the world's most cloistered countries. But for many travel adventurers, this will be part of the
- The Alaska town where money grows on trees
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In May 2016, a year after moving his family to Skagway, Alaska, John Sasfai walked into Skagway Brewing Co. with his wife, Aelinn, and ordered four pints of Spruce Tip Blonde Ale. But instead of pulling out his wallet, the guide for Klondike Tours put a 4lb sack of spruce tips on the bar to pay his tab. That’s because in this town, the bounty he foraged from trees
- Five dead, one missing after sightseeing planes collide in Alaska, cruise line says
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Two sightseeing planes collided Monday afternoon off the coast of Alaska, leaving five people dead and one unaccounted for, according to Princess Cruises. All 14 passengers on the two planes came from the cruise ship Royal Princess, which was on a seven-day trip from Vancouver, B.C., to Anchorage. “We are deeply saddened to report this news and our thoughts and
- American, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines hit by brief computer outage — again
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Travelers on American, Alaska and JetBlue airlines ran into travel trouble Monday during a brief computer outage, the second in a month. Passengers took to Twitter to complain about not being able to check in for flights or book flights among other issues, and lines began to form at some airports as some airlines had to write manual tickets. The
- Alaska Airlines Increases Economy Award Prices For Travel On Icelandair
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If you’ve been using your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles to redeem flights with Icelandair, you might want to pay attention. Alaska is about to raise the redemption price for routes booked with Icelandair. Starting April 15th of this year, you’ll need 30,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles in order to fly from the contiguous U.S. or Alaska to Iceland. To get to Europe, you’ll need at least 35,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles in economy. Until April 15th, you’ve only needed 22,500 miles one way to travel to Iceland and 27,500 miles to get to Europe with Icelandair.
- American Queen Steamboat Company to Cruise Mexico, Central America and Alaska
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Less than six months after its purchase of Victory Cruise Lines, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has revealed a slate of itineraries for its fleet covering Mexico, Central America and -- coming in 2021 -- Alaska. The two ships previously operated by Victory Cruise Lines, Victory I and Victory II, will debut with their new ownership on the Great
- The Great Alaska Earthquake
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On March 27th, 1964, it was life as usual in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. At 5:36:14 p.m. local time, the ground shook violently. Reaching a magnitude of 9.2, the ensuing earthquake remains one of the most devastating on record.
- Everything You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Ships
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Curious about which ship to take to Alaska or if you can visit Disney’s exclusive island on sailings from Galveston? The answers are Disney Wonder, and yes, but read on to discover more about the best Disney cruise ships
- Onboard warning about inappropriate touching on the plane
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Alaska Airlines is taking inflight sexual assault seriously and in pre-flight announcements, it now asks passengers to report inappropriate behavior to crewmembers.
- Cup holders and memory foam seats: How Alaska Airlines is revamping its cabins
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The glamour days of plane travel may be long gone, but some airlines are putting a focus back on comfort. Alaska Airlines, which became the nation's fifth-largest carrier after buying out Virgin America, is now unveiling a brand new look with special attention to how passengers experience flying from their seats.
- 'Emotional support' pit bull mauled 5-year-old girl at Portland airport gate, lawsuit states
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Alaska Airlines is being sued after after a 5-year-old girl's family says she was mauled by a pit bull at the airline's gate in Portland back in 2017. The Port of Portland and the owner of the dog are also named in the $1.1 million suit, which was filed on Monday. The lawsuit states Gabriella Gonzalez, was waiting with her family for a flight on Dec. 18, 2017, when Michelle
- Couple sell their house and quit their day jobs to travel 80,000 miles
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A British couple sold their home, quit their jobs and packed up their belongings to go on a four-year 80,000 mile motorbike adventure across the globe. Lisa Morris, 38, and Jason Spafford, 49, travelled through 21 countries on the trip of a lifetime from the southernmost tip of Argentina to the top of Alaska. The couple, from Nottingham, grew tired
- New Alaskan Expedition Cruises From Hurtigruten
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For sophisticated travelers, an Alaska cruise presents a classic travel conundrum. The magnificent fjords, glaciers and small coastal towns beckon, along with the possibilities of abundant wildlife sightings of brown bears and whales. On the other hand, setting sail with several thousand other passengers in a large cruise ship with multiple restaurants
- Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at travel roulette
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Travel roulette. Shoe mogul Stuart Weitzman does it. Instagram influencers are playing it to up their follower-game. And regular people are trying it to get out of their travel ruts. The rules are simple: Show up at the airport. Book the first flight you see. Leave. Sure, there are practicalities to consider: How do you pack for a trip that could take you to Alaska or to Jamaica?
- How to Lose the Crowds on an Alaskan Cruise
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When you’re visiting the wilderness, no one wants to have to queue. It’s worth bearing in mind that Alaska is vast, so when we talk overcrowding here, you won’t experience anything on the scale of Santorini, Venice or St Thomas, but ports can feel congested.
- Carnival Cruise Line Announces Ship Deployments for Cruises to Alaska and Hawaii in 2020
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Carnival Cruise Line has announced their cruise ship deployments for cruises to Alaska and Hawaii in 2020. Carnival is moving Carnival Legend out of Alaska and the ship will be replaced by Carnival Spirit. Cruises on Carnival Spirit to Alaska in 2020 are also now open for booking.
- Flying For Thanksgiving? This Airline Checks Your Wine For Free
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It's a common problem: How to fly with wine? As a solution, one west coast airline checks an entire case of wine for free. The Wines Fly Free program from Alaska Airlines is available on nonstop domestic flights to 29 cities in California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington. While it's limited to members of the Alaska Airline frequent flier program
- Alaskans Travel to UK to Protest Cruise's Heavy Oils
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Alaska indigenous leaders traveled to the United Kingdom this week to deliver a petition asking a cruise industry giant to stop using inexpensive fuel believed to be harmful to the environment and human health.
- 6 Alaska Cruises to Book Now for 2019
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Calling all adventure travelers: Priceline is offering some big discounts on 200 Alaskan cruises for 2019, with sailings starting at $449 per person for four- to seven-day routes. That's $449 to cruise the Inside Passage, swing by glaciers and fjords, and spot all the wildlife. Yes please. It's all part of the Alaska Cruise Mont
- What's Behind The New Boom In Ultra-Long-Haul Airline Flights
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In a competition against nature, Singapore Airlines’ 19-hour aerial journey would win on distance, but not by much. Last week’s new flight from Singapore to Newark runs 9,500 miles (great circle distance), whereas the Bar-Tailed Godwit only flies 7,000 miles on its annual migration from Alaska to New Zealand
- How to Get Close to Alaska's Wildlife
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Wildlife abounds in Alaska’s untamed wilderness. Look out for the Big Five: bears, moose, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves. The throngs of wildlife that course below the glacial waters, and glide above them, are legion too. Bald eagles soar overhead, whales breach in the sea and salmon make a dramatic journey upriver every summer.
- Venture north to soak in a beer spa and hike sea cliffs
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Go dogsledding in Alaska, leaf peeping in Maine and wine tasting in South Dakota
- Norwegian Will Pay for Your Flight If You Book an Alaskan Cruise
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Norwegian Cruise Line wants you to come on board for 2019 — and they're willing to throw you some serious perks to prove it. But you better act fast to score this deal...
- Cruise ship air quality violations spike in Alaska
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Alaska regulators have sent nine air quality violation notices for cruise ships in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines and Seward. That's as more than 134 people have called the state's hotline to report cruise ship air pollution...
- The Best Cruises for Photography, From Eagles in Alaska to Temples in Bali
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Cruises provide amateur photographers with fantastic opportunities to perfect their prowess behind the lens. Multiple stop-offs give access to different landscapes in a wide range of conditions, and many cruise lines offer shore excursions designed with photographers in mind. We're also seeing more cruises created just for snappers, while a growing number of ships have facilities
- Five Things to Know About Norwegian Cruise Line's Bliss Cruise Ship
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At a Glance: This is the first mega ship to debut in Alaska, and it’s designed to make the most of the scenery, with two gorgeous observation lounges providing 180-degree views of the calving glaciers and breaching Humpbacks. Plus, Norwegian Bliss has the line’s latest family-friendly features. For the active parents and kids this ship draws, one of the coolest new features is the laser tag arena.
- Repositioning Means Cruises on the Cheap
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It’s August, and that means that we’re coming to the close of the 2018 Alaska cruise season in Vancouver. But there is reason to rejoice: the end of the season means the start of the fall Pacific Coastal cruises, when ships reposition from Alaska back down to Mexico, the Caribbean and Asia. In order to get the ships from here to the sun destinations, cruise lines offer what are
- Photo Tour: Inside Pacific Provider, One of the World's Smallest Cruise Vessels
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Are you the type of cruiser who just can't stand a crowd? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at what just may be the least-crowded cruise vessel on the world's oceans, Offshore Outpost Expeditions' Pacific Provider. Specializing in intimate, outdoorsy getaways in the Sea of Cortez and Alaska, the 163-foot-long "expedition yacht"
- Cruise Critic Readers Choose Their Top Destinations
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Cruising is a great way to catch some killer views while discovering places like Alaska, Canada and the rivers of Europe. Can’t decide where to go? If you take advice from Cruise Critic readers, you'll visit all these places. The cruise website’s readers' top choices for 2018 are Glacier Bay, Alaska; Quebec City, Canada; and a host of European destinations, including Arles, Avignon and Villefranche,
- This Incredible Cruise Near the North Pole Lasts a Month, Costs $37,000
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Silversea is planning a 25-day trip through some of the most incredible landscapes on Earth, skirting icebergs and getting up close with polar bears on a nearly month-long trip through the Northeast Passage next summer. The voyage, aboard the Silver Explorer, will depart Nome, Alaska, on August 10, 2019, before traveling 5,776 miles west, past the International Date Line and Russia to Tromso
- Time For a New Cruise Destination?
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Once the desire to cruise has taken hold, it's hard to shake. You've done the Pacific Islands, New Zealand and Australian coast, sailed the Med, Caribbean and maybe Alaska – so, where to next? And even if you consider yourself immune, you might be surprised at how many people who once thought cruising too staid and uncool are now signing up to sail to the world's most desirable destinations.
- Airline Dining Out on 'Fake Beef' Controversy
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Air carriers, too, have a history of recognising that plenty of people don't eat meat, and plenty of those who do don't necessarily hanker after it for every meal. Fly Virgin America in the United States, for instance, and you have the option of an autumn veggie wrap (with roasted pears and fig mustard dressing). Alaska Airlines has tomato hummus (whatever that
- Passengers Just Rated 1 Million Flights and an Airline That Came Top Is One You'd Never, Ever Expect
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Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. Too often, the airlines that win awards tend always to be the same. Yes, Singapore Airlines is very good. Qatar, too. Virgin America was loved by many before being gobbled by Alaska. However, the recently-announced Passenger Choice Awards offered at least one winner
- How To Avoid Norovirus And Other Outbreaks On A Cruise Ship
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Oh, ship. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now investigating what appears to be an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea on Holland America's Zaandam cruise ship. Scheduled to travel around Alaska and then down to Seattle from June 18 to July 2, 2018, the 781-foot boat now remains docked in Juneau, Alaska. Apparently, at least 58
- 10 Great White Night Experiences: Readers' Travel Tips
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The party never stops on these midnight sun and twilight jaunts from Russia to Alaska. And neither do the hikes, wildlife encounters and saunas in the gloaming. Birsay, on the mainland of Orkney, where the Atlantic and North Seas meet, is brilliant for a white-night walk. Start at Longagleeb, an impressive geo (long cleft in the cliffs) and experience stunning sunsets at about 10.30pm at the moment (and sunrise at 4am), and beautiful seascapes. Here, you’ll see the puffins,
- Cruising Anchorage to Adelaide, Myanmar’s Irrawaddy and More
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Sail from Anchorage to Adelaide taking in sights from majestic glaciers and tropical islands. The trip includes a flight to Anchorage to start an Alaskan cruise tour on Golden Princess to Vancouver taking in Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, a four-night land tour with two nights in a Denali Wilderness Lodge.
- Power Yachting the Inside Passage
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If you walk down to Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise terminal this summer season, you’ll see an unfamiliar ship docked. Seattle-based Windstar Cruises (windstarcruises.com) has kicked off its first Alaska cruise season in nearly two decades, bringing the all-suite, 212-guest Star Legend to Vancouver for a series of voyages that sail roundtrip from Canada Place, or one-way between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska.
- J.D. Power: Alaska Air, Southwest are (again) the USA's Best Airlines for 2018
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Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the USA’s top U.S. carriers, according to J.D. Power. If it seems like you’ve heard that before, it’s because you have. Alaska Airlines was finished atop the annual J.D. Power customer service satisfaction survey of "traditional" North American carriers for the 11th consecutive year. Southwest was named best among low-cost airlines, finishing No. 1 for the second year in a year since unseating JetBlue in 2016. (Scroll down for a full list of the airline ratings)
- 15-Day Alaska Inside Passage Cruises: Unforgettable Explorations with American Cruise Lines
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GUILFORD, CT—May 29, 2018—American Cruise Lines’ 2018 Alaska Season will begin on June 9th with one of the Line’s two incredible 15-day, 14-night Alaska Inside Passage cruises. This extraordinary longer itinerary is offered only twice per season and includes a rare overnight in Glacier Bay—it is an Alaska cruising experience not to be missed. Sailings are aboard American’s gorgeous 2017 ship American Constellation—the only fully stabilized small ship in Alaska this season. The Line’s 2018 Alaska Inside Passage cruises are available June 9th (Seattle–Juneau) and September 8th, 2018 (Juneau–Seattle).
- Slowly But Steadily, The Travel Industry Cuts Its Ties to Disposable Plastics
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The world is drowning in plastic, and the travel industry is enabling our habit. The disposable items turn up on planes (cups, stirrers, water bottles), hotels (toiletries, breakfast utensils, laundry bags) and cruise ships (straws, straws, straws). For instance, Hurtigruten uses 390,000 plastic cups and 960,000 straws on its cruises each year. A typical limited-service Marriott hotel in North America blows through 23,000 toiletry bottles annually. Last year, Alaska Airlines handed out 22 million plastic stirrers and citrus picks.
- Alaska Airlines Ditches Plastic Straws on All Flights
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Your sipping habits at 33,000 feet are about to get a makeover: Today, Alaska Airlines became the first U.S. airline to ban single-use plastic straws and citrus picks in its lounges and on all flights starting July 16. The airline will replace the plastic utensils with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified, white birch stir sticks and a bamboo alternative for the citrus picks; non-plastic, marine-safe straws will be available upon request. The airline has partnered with Seattle nonprofit Lonely Whale on the initiative.
- Norwegian Bliss First New Ship of 2018 to Make It to North America
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Norwegian Bliss is just one of several big new ships that debuted this spring from the shipyards, but it’s the first to cross the Atlantic. The new 168,028-ton, 4,004-passenger ship from Norwegian Cruise Line arrived in New York last week for a media preview and will next stop in Miami before making its way across the Panama Canal and heading to Los Angeles and finally Seattle to begin a summer of Alaska cruises.
- Kayak, Bushwhack and Get to Know Scat On An Adventure Cruise to Alaska
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There are many ways to explore Alaska — backpacking, a big cruise line — and fewer ways to explore the Inside Passage and the 5,130 square miles of mostly wilderness that is Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
- Surveys Say - Alaska and Southwest are Best US airlines, Spirit Remains the Worst
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Which airline should you fly? The answer depends on whom you ask or, more importantly, which studies you read. Since March, six different organizations using individual methodologies have released surveys ranking US airlines, best to worst.
- I Went to Alaska in Winter to See the Northern Lights. In the Daytime, I Saw Much More
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The aurora borealis is a staple of Alaskan winters, as common as moose, down skirts and frosted beards. From roughly late August through mid-April, the skies take on a hallucinogenic cast, the result of sun particles colliding with gases and releasing streamers of green, pink, blue, red and violet.
- Seward's Folly
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On this day in 1867, the U.S. Senate purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russian Empire for the sum of 2 cents per acre, or $7.2 million (approximately $110 million in 2009 dollars). Russian knew the territory as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word. William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State, negotiated the Alaskan purchase which came to be known as Seward's Folly.
- Great Alaska Earthquake
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On March 27th, 1964, it was life as usual in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. At 5:36:14 p.m. local time, the ground shook violently. Reaching a magnitude of 9.2, the ensuing earthquake remains one of the most devastating on record. The earthquake and ensuing tsunami took 128 lives (tsunami 113, earthquake 15), and caused about $311 million in property loss.
- Norwegian Bliss Leaves Shipyard Ahead of Debut
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Norwegian Bliss will be spending the summer sailing in Alaska before repositioning to Florida this fall, but before that, the 168,028-ton ship had to squeeze down the Ems River from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
- An Adventurous Trip in Alaska, a Cruise for the Deep-Pocketed and More
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Lots of people see Alaska from a cruise ship and during shore excursions. For those who want to do a deeper dive, Adventure Life has a challenging 14-day Ultimate Alaska trip that gets deep into the backcountry.
- Small-ship Cruise Offer Alaska Overland Tours
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One of my favorite small-ship cruise lines is introducing a series of brand-new overland packages in Alaska to complement its Alaskan cruises
- Denali National Park Welcomes its First, and Last, Luxury Hotel
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One of the most luxurious lodges in Alaska, and one of the most remote anywhere, has just opened on a rocky glacier outcropping, or nunatak, smack in the middle of Denali National Park
- New Alaska Cruise Tours Add to Adventure AND Ease of Booking
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With the highly anticipated return of Windstar Cruises to the scenic beauty of Alaska in May 2018 (after a hiatus of more than 20 years from sailing in the region) comes an agenda of larger-than-life adventures awaiting those boarding the 212-guest Star Legend
- 8 Things to Know About Cruising to Alaska in 2018
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Travelers have known about the wild beauty of Alaska for years, but those who haven't experienced the 49th State by sea are catching on -- quickly. If you're taking a cruise to Alaska this year, here are a few new things to keep on the radar
- Windstar Announces Impressive Roster of Signature Expeditions Team Members for Alaska 2018 Cruise Season
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Windstar Cruises recently announced its brand-new Windstar Signature Expeditions program – an enriching and immersive experience debuting on the small ship cruise line’s all-suite Star Legend sailings in Alaska this spring and summer
- Alaska Airlines Bans Man from Future Flights after Sexual Harassment Claim
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Mike Timon, 53, told the San Diego Union-Tribune Saturday that he is being accused of touching the attendant’s buttocks while he was in first class on a flight from Portland, Ore. to San Diego the day after Christmas
- Alaska Airlines Slashes Ticket Prices After Amtrak Derailment
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The decision to cut fares was made in response to the tragic Monday morning Amtrak train derailment that claimed at least three lives
- Princess Cruises to Expand Capacity in Alaska with Bigger Ship
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The California-based company on Tuesday said its 3,600-passenger Royal Princess would deploy to the 49th state for the summer of 2019, becoming the largest Princess ship ever to sail in the region
- December Route Roundup: Where Cruise Lines Are Adding Sailings
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Expanded offerings in the Caribbean and Alaska are among recent announcements from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and other lines
- Alaska Airlines offers Early Boarding for Passengers in 'Ugly' Christmas Sweaters
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Ah, we just knew that heinous holiday sweater would come in handy. Alaska Airlines has announced they will be celebrating National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day on Dec. 15, allowing passengers in festive seasonal sweaters to board early that day
- It's back! Carnival revives Traditional Baked Alaska Parade on all 25 Cruise Ships
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The march of the cake, ice cream and merengue dessert is being revived. Carnival also is revamping its steakhouses, Cucina Del Capitano Italian-style restaurant and pizzerias on selected sailings
- Randi Zuckerberg slams Alaska Airlines for Allowing Passenger to make 'Lewd Sexual Remarks' during Flight
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Zuckerberg, the founder of Zuckerberg Media and sister of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, claims that she was flying from Los Angeles to Mazatlán, Mexico, when the passenger seated next to her in first-class began making inappropriate sexual comments
- Alaska Cruise for Early-Stage Dementia Travelers and Their Caregivers
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Set sail for a week of scenic wonders paired with an onboard conference on Alzheimer's and other dementia-related illnesses. The cruise is for caregivers and family members with early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia as well senior-care practitioners
- Alaska Airlines to Halt Flights to Cuba
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Alaska Airlines says it will stop flying to Havana after demand dropped and the Trump administration imposed new restrictions on travel to Cuba
- 7 Spectacular Hotels for Viewing the Northern Lights
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From Alaska to Finland, these seven hotels give you a great chance to see the northern lights and stay in style while you're at it
- Cunard adds More Alaska Cruises for 2019
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Cunard's first voyage to Alaska in more than two decades will be followed by four more Cunard sailings around the state
- Lonely Planet Reckons this UK Region is the Best in the World
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Belfast and the Causeway Coast has been rated best region in the world to visit in the coming year by Lonely Planet. In a boost to Northern Ireland’s international image, the area was rated ahead of Alaska and the Julian Alps of Slovenia in the travel guide publisher’s Best in Travel 2018 awards
- 19 Things to Know Before your Alaska Cruise
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About two million people visit Alaska a year and cruising is a popular way to do it. Holland America Line, the first tour company in Alaska back in 1947, this year increased their ships to seven, with 135 Alaska departures. Here is what you should know before you go
- Nine things Cruise Newbies Need to Know before Walking the Gangplank
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There are hundreds of cruise lines out there, and sifting through the options — like the themes (“The Walking Dead” or “Oprah”?) destinations (Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, Asia?) and even ship sizes (travel on the largest cruise ship in the world!) — can be overwhelming. But here’s a little secret: Even cruise experts rely on travel agents to find the right fit
- American Cruise Lines Takes Alaska Summer 2018
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With special cruise ship access to Glacier Bay from The National Park Service, American Constellation’s arrival this Junewill more than double American Cruise Lines’ capacity in the region and help meet the recent demand for cruise travel to Alaska
- 12 Incredible Escapes to Cruise your way into Autumn - From Balmy Rio to Frozen Alaska
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There’s so much more to a holiday at sea than lounging on deck or indulging in the buffet. Excursions open up a world of adventure. To mark Cruise Month we head down the gangway
- Alaska Airlines Retiring Its Unique Boeing 737 'Combis'
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Alaska Airlines is retiring its last four "combi" planes, special Boeing 737-400s designed to carry cargo in the middle of the plane and 72 passengers in the rear, company vice president Marilyn Romano told The Associated Press ahead of this week’s unveiling of the first of three new cargo planes for the state
- Climate Change brings Melting Ice, and Cruise Passengers, to Canada
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When a massive luxury cruise ship docked outside the tiny Inuit town of Cambridge Bay this summer, it doubled the population of the town for a day. The Serenity is by far the largest passenger ship ever to ply the waters of the Northwest Passage, from Alaska through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and on toward Greenland
- A Soaring Demand for Cross-Border Air Travel
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To serve the swelling market on both sides of the border, airlines including American, Alaska and Southwest recently added dozens of new routes or increased flight frequency to connect major business hubs and tourist hot spots in both countries
- You Can Soon Cruise to Alaska Directly from Singapore with Princess Cruises
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If you have time to spare, or ample annual leave, this 29-day direct cruise from Singapore to Alaska may be a good option for those who do not like taking long-haul flights to US or Canada
- Another Norwegian Cruise Line Ship to Get a Deck-Top Race Track
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Norwegian Cruise Line on Sunday revealed that its soon-to-debut, Alaska-bound Norwegian Bliss would feature a two-deck-high racing course where passengers compete against each other in electric go-carts — a first for a vessel based in North America
- National Geographic Quest Sets Sail for Adventure and Exploration in Southeastern Alaska
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This week a new ship joined the cold rush to Alaska: Lindblad Expedition's National Geographic Quest set sail for the first time on an eight-day cruise through the Inside Passage. The Quest is one of an increasing number of ships exploring the 49th state
- Second Norwegian Cruise Ship Going All-Inclusive
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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced an enhanced summer 2018 deployment schedule to Alaska and the Caribbean that includes a second cruise ship offering all-inclusive cruises to the Bahamas and Cuba
- There has Been a Boom in Cruises to Alaska
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At least 100,000 people leave Vancouver every month and head for Alaska, but they are not jamming the airports and highways. This bold rush to the cold happens on cruise ships, 2,000 passengers at a time
- Alaska Air offers Charter Flight for Solar Eclipse Viewing
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Alaska Airlines said Monday it will charter a flight over the Pacific Ocean this Aug. 21 so select passengers can view the astronomical event from the sky. The flight will take off at 7:30 a.m. Pacific from Portland, Oregon and is by invitation-only for about 50 astronomers and serious eclipse chasers
- Alaska 2017 Conference, FAM Programs Abound for NACTA Members
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The National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) has teamed up with Visit Anchorage to bring an extensive selection of 24 Alaska familiarization trips to travel agents participating in NACTA’s annual conference September 13-16, 2017
- Don't Make These Rookie Mistakes on a Cruise
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Believing the greatest service I can provide is living a life that’s a warning to others, here are the six rookie mistakes committed on a recent seven-day Alaska cruise on a Carnival ship
- Princess Cruises Announces 2018-2019 Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, and Mexico Itineraries
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Princess Cruises has announced their 2018-2019 Americas cruise itineraries that include cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, the California Coast, and Alaska. The upcoming season that is currently open for bookings includes 12 cruise ships, sailing to over 70 destinations on more than 40 unique itineraries on 250 departures from six North American homeports
- Pilot, company culture blamed for 2015 fatal Alaska crash
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Pilot error, an air company’s culture and its lack of a formal safety program were behind a fatal crash that killed nine people two years ago on sightseeing flight in Alaska, the National Transportation Safety Board determined Tuesday
- April route roundup: Where cruise lines are adding sailings
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Cruise lines are constantly tweaking their schedules. Sometimes it's just the addition of a single port to a long-established itinerary. Other times it's the rollout of an all-new route. Recently announced itineraries include new voyages in Alaska, Europe
- New Cruise Ship Making Its Way to Alaska
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Azamara Club Cruises recently released its itineraries for 2019 showing the 600-foot Azamara Quest will sail 11 cruises in Alaska. The company is a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises
- Seward's Folly
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On this day in 1867, the U.S. Senate purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russian Empire for the sum of 2 cents per acre, or $7.2 million (approximately $110 million in 2009 dollars). Russian knew the territory as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word
- Great Alaska Earthquake
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On March 27th, 1964, it was life as usual in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. At 5:36:14 p.m. local time, the ground shook violently. Reaching a magnitude of 9.2, the ensuing earthquake remains one of the most devastating on record. The earthquake and ensuing tsunami took 128 lives (tsunami 113, earthquake 15), and caused about $311 million in property loss
- Alaska Air: Virgin America name will disappear, 'likely' in 2019
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Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it will drop the name and logo of the merger partner it acquired late last year. Virgin America will be phased out
- Cunard to offer first Alaska cruise in years
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The 27-night sailing on the Queen Elizabeth will kick off May 5, 2019 in Yokohama, Japan and include stops in Aomori and Sapporo, Japan before
- In the wilds of Mongolia
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Mongolia, a country of 3 million people slightly smaller than Alaska, is one of the most sparsely populated places in the world. You can go hours, even days, without seeing another human while
- Alaska Airlines announces big San Diego expansion
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Alaska Airlines is pushing ahead with its aggressive expansion along the West Coast. The latest comes in San Diego, where the airline announced six new non-stop destinations on Thursday
- Major expansion: Alaska Air adds 13 routes from Bay Area
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The routes – 10 from San Francisco International and three from nearby San Jose – bolster Alaska Airlines’ position in the Bay Area, where it had already become a major player after its acquisition of San Francisco-based Virgin America
- For the Disabled Traveler, Strategies for a Successful Trip
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Terry Scott Cohen, 42, enjoys roller coasters, mushing in Alaska and tobogganing in the Pyrenees Mountains. Though he gets about in a motorized scooter, he has not let his myotonic dystrophy
- Delta adds new Midwest route from Seattle
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Delta Air Lines will add nonstop service between Seattle and Milwaukee, another route that will put it into direct competition with rival Alaska Airlines
- Take a New Year's Eve train to see northern lights in Alaska
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Get into training this winter on the Alaska Railroad with a Winter Escape Getaway, offered now through mid-May. The snowy train trips are a result of expanded service at Christmas and New Year’s, as well as in February and March
- Hull Art Revealed for Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship
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A gorgeous mural of a humpback whale and her calf, along with other sea animals, will grace the hull of Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed today. The ship is being custom-built for Alaska itineraries and set to debut spring 2018
- New Carnival route: Los Angeles to Alaska and back
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Cruise giant Carnival has announced plans for a voyage from the Los Angeles area to Alaska and back -- a first for the line. The Miami-based cruise operator says the 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will depart Long Beach, Calif. on Sept. 2, 2017 on a 14-night, roundtrip sailing that features stops in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Sitka in Alaska as well as Vancouver, British Columbia
- Carnival Adds 14-Night Alaska Cruise to Carnival Journeys Sailings
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As part of its series of Carnival Journeys enrichment voyages, Carnival Cruise Line will offer a 14-night Alaska sailing on Carnival Miracle, traveling roundtrip from Los Angeles' Long Beach on September 2, 2017
- Alaska cruise passenger gets left behind, spends the night in a forest
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A Princess Cruises holidaymaker had a more memorable stop-off than she bargained for when she got lost on a day hike – forcing her cruise ship to leave her behind in a forest home to black bears
- Alaska Air: Portland-Orlando latest in transcontinental expansion
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Alaska Airlines will fly nonstop to Orlando from its hub in Portland, Ore., the carrier announced Tuesday. Starting March 16, the airline will offer one daily round-trip flight between the cities, becoming the only carrier to fly nonstop on the route. It also marks a resumption of a route Alaska Airlines discontinued in 2008, according to the Airline Route blog
- Alaska Airlines flight diverted after man tried to kiss sleeping teen girl
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An airport official says a flight was diverted to the Seattle area after a male passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight tried to kiss a sleeping girl seated next to him on the airplane. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport spokesman Perry Cooper said Tuesday that Port of Seattle police arrested the 23-year-old California man for investigation of fourth-degree assault
- Sailors, paddlers to test endurance on 750 miles of cold waters in the Race to Alaska
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Some 150 sailors, paddlers and rowers will climb aboard 60 assorted boats in Port Townsend and set off for the second nonmotorized Race to Alaska this week. It’s billed as Washington’s Iditarod
- Celebrity Cruise Ship Collides with Dock in Alaska, Sustains Minor Damage
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Celebrity Infinity sustained minor damage when the cruise ship collided with a pier while attempting to dock Friday afternoon in Ketchikan, Alaska
- 5 places to see bison, America's newly named national mammal
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The shaggy bearded American bison finally got some respect Monday when President Obama decreed it to be the country's national mammal. In ancient times, millions of bison (whose species name is Bison bison bison) roamed from Alaska to Mexico, and from Nevada to the Appalachian Mountains. These days, there are far fewer wild bison, just about 30,000, after the creatures were hunted nearly to extinction in the 19th century
- Disney Cruise Line's summer 2017 trips include southern Caribbean from Port Canaveral
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Disney Cruise Line announced its lineup of summer 2017 itineraries with returns to Alaska and Europe, but also new southern Caribbean trips aboard Disney
- This guy used a frequent-flyer loophole to take a $60,000 trip in a first-class suite on Emirates — here's what it was like
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If you're looking to fly in style, it doesn't get much better than a first-class suite aboard the iconic Emirates airline. Travel blogger Sam Huang recently cashed in his Alaska Airlines frequent-flyer miles for a $60,000 trip around the world, and luckily he took plenty of pictures documenting what it was like
- Alaska Air Buys Virgin For $2B, Creates America's Fifth-Largest Airline
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Alaska Air announced a deal Monday to acquire Virgin America, the ninth-largest U.S. airline by passenger traffic, for more than $2 billion, having outbid JetBlue Airways. The acquisition heralds the first U.S. commercial airline merger since US Airways and American Airlines combined in 2013 to form the world's largest carrier. It boosts the size of Alaska Air's home market by allowing it to expand into lucrative hubs such as San Francisco and Los Angeles
- Whale-watching with pros at Point Vicente on the Palos Verdes Peninsula -- for free
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Watch gray whales in Southern California for free as they make their way between Mexico and Alaska. Point Vicente on the Palos Verdes Peninsula is where it's all happening
- 7 small-ship Alaska cruises in time for national parks' centennial
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In honor of the National Park Service's centennial this year, Un-Cruise Adventures offers intimate cruises to Glacier Bay and other national parks in Alaska this August
- Princess to Welcome Sled Dog Puppies on its Alaska Cruises, Debut New Activities
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As part of the line's North to Alaska program, an enrichment program which debuted last year, canine lovers can interact and take pictures with baby sled dogs in the ship's atrium area
- Drunk Passenger's Threat to Crew Diverts Denver Flight
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An Alaska Airlines plane was forced to land midway through its flight after an intoxicated passenger became abusive and threatened crew members
- Drunk Passenger's Threat to Crew Diverts Denver Flight
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An Alaska Airlines plane was forced to land midway through its flight after an intoxicated passenger became abusive and threatened crew members
- Alaska Airlines adds 'Premium Class,' the latest premium economy offering
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New seats will offer customers extra legroom (three to four inches) and priority boarding.
- Five great places to see killer whales in the wild
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Where to go, from Alaska to Southern California, to see orcas in the wild.
- At Alaska's Denali National Park, the peak moments come wild and high
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Even without the camping gear, a true wilderness experience awaits at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska
- Why You May Need a Passport for an Alaskan Cruise
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At first glance, your cruise itinerary may look like you won’t be visiting another country, but it’s almost certain you will
- Alaska Airlines testing eye scan, fingerprint tech to replace boarding passes
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The airline will scan the eyes and fingerprints of customers when checking their bags, passing through security and even boarding the plane
- Whale hunting in Alaska: Point Hope, the village caught between tradition and climate change
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Alaska had its hottest year on record in 2014, and for villagers in Point Hope who have hunted and foraged their meals for generations, climate change threatens their way of life
- Plane Carrying Cruise Passengers Crashes in Alaska
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A float plane carrying eight passengers of Holland America Line's Westerdam has crashed in Ketchikan, Alaska
- Busiest airports: Seattle pushes past Newark amid Delta-Alaska turf war
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Passenger traffic is booming at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The News Tribune of Tacoma, Washington, reports that traffic could reach 42 million passengers
- Suspect in Maryland double murder arrested in Alaska
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Police have arrested a suspect on a cruise ship in Alaska and charged him with a double murder
- Alaska Airlines adds three more routes from Seattle
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Things may be heating up again in the ongoing turf war for the Seattle market between Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Air beefs up in Boise; now up to 8 nonstop routes
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Alaska Airlines continues to beef up its presence in the Northwest with a new route between Boise and Spokane , Wash
- Woman stung by scorpion on Alaska Airlines flight
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Cabin crew forced to kill scorpion that fell on a man's shoulder then stung a woman as a plane was preparing to take off from Los Angeles on Saturday night
- Seattle breaks passenger record amid Delta-Alaska turf war
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) broke its all time-passenger record for the fourth year in a row in 2014, with competition between Alaska Airlines and Delta helping boost the airport's numbers
- Super Bowl: Airlines add flights to capitalize on demand
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U.S. airlines are adding dozens of new flights – and even a few temporary routes – to capitalize on the demand for flights to the Super Bowl XLIX in suburban Phoenix. American, Delta, United, Alaska Airlines,
- New Fees for Legroom Are Coming Soon on Alaska Airlines
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In a presentation to investors, Alaska Airlines yesterday announced that it planned to charge extra for coach seats with extra legroom, like those in exit rows and bulkhead rows
- Love bear watching? This Alaska cruise is for you
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If your Alaska cruise isn’t complete without a bear sighting, a new cruise for 2015 is custom made for you
- Alaska Airlines grows to 16 nonstops from San Diego
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Alaska Airlines will grow to 16 destinations from San Diego, announcing on Wednesday it would add a nonstop route to Kona on the "Big Island" of Hawaii
- Alaska begins non-stop service between Seattle and Baltimore
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On Tuesday, Alaska Airlines launched daily non-stop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport
