Alaska

Southwest Airlines is set to add Anchorage, Alaska to its route network in mid-2026, marking the airline’s first service to the state. This expansion introduces Anchorage as Southwest’s 43rd state destination, connecting it via new flights—especially to hubs like Denver and Las...

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service to Anchorage, Alaska, starting in May 2026, marking its first-ever entry into the state’s market. The airline will operate daily flights from Anchorage to Denver and Las Vegas, expanding its domestic network to 122 airports and...

Southwest Airlines is expanding its network to Alaska for the first time, launching new seasonal flights to Anchorage from Las Vegas and Denver beginning in May 2026. The new routes will give travelers direct access to Alaska’s breathtaking scenery — from glaciers and mountains...

61 days, nearly 10,000 miles, and more gas stops than I care to count — all for the moment I stuck my head in the Arctic Ocean. Didn’t even swim, just a quick dunk, but still worth it. Along the way: 10 national parks, 9 ferry crossings, a new windshield, and more wildlife...

Scrolling through travel feeds, and boom - this on alaska airlines' award travel sale offers international flights starting at 10,000 miles. This instantly reminded me of my recent culinary adventure using Alaska miles to explore some incredible food destinations. I managed to...

Here's something that might affect your travel plans! I've been dreaming about seeing the Northern Lights forever, and I just spotted these insane Alaska Airlines deals from LA to Anchorage for only $278 roundtrip - NONSTOP! As someone who's been watching these routes for years,...

I stumbled upon this and thought it was worth sharing - Delta is running some surprisingly affordable flights between Dallas and Fairbanks, Alaska. They're offering roundtrip fares at $297 for Basic Economy or $357 for Regular Economy (including all taxes). The regular fare...

I’ve been to Mendenhall Glacier before, and it’s surreal to think the same peaceful spot is now seeing record-breaking floods. Suicide Basin, the side basin above Juneau, has burst again, this time pushing the Mendenhall River past its previous record from 2024. Residents in...

Just got word that Rover’s Run, Viewpoint, and Salmon Run trails in Anchorage are temporarily shut due to increased brown bear activity. I was planning to hit one of these this weekend now thinking twice! Apparently, Campbell Creek's salmon run is drawing bears closer to the...

I’ve done the Basher Trail a few times, and reading this gave me chills. That woman was incredibly lucky to have cell service and the presence of mind to stay on the phone while injured. Props to the rescue teams for finding her fast with a drone that trail can get remote in a...

I wasn’t sold on cruising until Alaska. Then I went back a second time and I’m already figuring out how to make a third trip happen. The sheer scale of it all glaciers, bears, endless waterfalls, whales breaching out of nowhere it’s just a different world. And honestly, even if...