What’s Up at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport?
Anchorage is the first stopping point when we head to Bear Trail Lodge, and the airport there is one of my favorite flying experiences – if nothing else than because more than half of the people are carrying rod tubes and wearing Xtratuf shoes and boots. Nearly as many are hauling insulated fish boxes. Since I first visited in 1995, what is now called Ted Stevens International Airport has changed significantly. If you’re headed up this summer, here are some newsy tidbits that might inform your trip.
Alaska tourism industry expecting another strong year, led by cruise passengers — If you haven’t booked your trip yet, don’t delay.
3,000+ Miles: The Five Longest Routes From Alaska — If you live in Frankfurt, there are now multiple direct routes to Anchorage – and American travelers in faraway cities including DC, Atlanta and New York (two airports) can don’t need to stop over on the way or the way back.
Anchorage airport officials hope incentive program encourages airlines to test new routes — Demand begets opportunities, with not only direct flights from the Lower 48, but also more connections within Alaska to rural communities.
United Airlines Launches Its First-ever Route to Alaska From This Major Hub — Those of us in and around DC can’t wait to take our next trip to Alaska, and this will improve the experience, especially on the redeye flight home.
Alaska Airlines was named America's favorite airline for the 2nd year in a row — months after a hole blew in the side of one of its planes — We think the good generally outweighs the bad – unless you were the one sitting next to the hole. The rankings actually went up.
Biden administration picks airports for nearly $1 billion in terminal upgrades — Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport would receive two grants -- One, for $1.85 million, would pay to install a new passenger boarding bridge, and the other, for $1.52 million, would pay for 110 audio and visual monitors/stations to better serve Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
How to Travel to Anchorage on Points and Miles — Huge numbers of flight routes and airline options mean that there’s a rewards opportunity for just about anyone active in a loyalty program.
Just remember to book early to get prime flights. Capacity is not unlimited and the season is relatively short.
