Archive for January 17th, 2010

New airline service in Alaska

17th January
2010
written by scott

We’ve been doing some deep research on NEW FLIGHTS to Alaska with our friends at USTravel. This is big news fortravelers, since it portends lower fares as more carriers work to fill up their flights. Below, we’ll review new and increased service by United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and USAirways.

These are crucial developments for air travelers. Why? Because when airlines are fighting each other for travelers–the travelers win in the form of better service and lower fares. That’s good! Check the details after the jump! (more…)

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Airfares

Seattle trip report

17th January
2010
written by scott

http://www.jasonHooverPhotography.com

Whether it’s to see some friends, take in a ball game, do some shopping or eat at some great restaurants, a trip south to Seattle is an integral part of every Alaskan’s travel itinerary. I love this photo by Jason Hoover (above). The place is so big–too big to ignore. I always have fun. You can, too. Here’s how: (more…)

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Adventure

Era Alaska flies to 100+ Alaska communities

17th January
2010
written by scott
UPDATE: New Fairbanks-Deadhorse nonstops start Jan. 20 (Mondays-Fridays). Flying the Beechcraft 1900 (as pictured here).
Eek. Shaktoolik. Kaktovik. St. Mary’s. Savoonga. Galena. Have you been there? Me neither. But when you’re ready for a wilderness adventure, Era Alaska can take you there–or to more than 90 other incredible destinations around Alaska. Era Alaska is a combination of four unique air carriers: Era Aviation, Frontier Flying Service, Hageland Aviation and Arctic Circle Air.
Now under one umbrella, Era Alaska offers travelers a convenient path between many of these far-flung communities. And not just within Alaska, either. Era has through-ticketing provisions with Alaska Airlines, so you can take advantage of Alaska’s Lower 48/Hawaii/Mexico connections (including frequent-flyer mileage on most routes).
Each week, Era offers great “Web Special” bargains. Typically fares are released mid-week for travel on the weekend. Last-minute, but GREAT deals. Here are a few examples. These fares expire tomorrow (Jan. 18), but odds are good next week’s deals will be similar:
Anchorage-Kodiak                $279RT
Anchorage-Fairbanks             $219RT
Anchorage-Barrow                $369RT
Anchorage-Aniak                 $299RT
Anchorage-Cordova               $229RT
Fairbanks-Barrow                $369RT
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GCI: Uber-tech, at home and on the road

17th January
2010
written by scott

Close to home, I’m used to a fast internet connection, a dependable cell phone and all the comforts of home: cable tv, video on demand and all that jazz. But on the road, we typically run into a mish-mash of protocols: no wireless, expensive wireless, slow wireless. That’s where GCI’s “Xtreme Mobility” card comes in handy. The device costs $20/mo. if you have a GCI cable modem at home. This handy device plugs into the USB slot on your laptop. GCI is spooling up more areas around the state where it works on the fast 3G network: Juneau, Ketchikan, Fairbanks, Kenai, Homer, Seward, Kodiak, etc. So–say goodbye to expensive hotel wireless, s-l-o-w “free connections” and clogged-up coffee shop networks.

Make 2010 the year you make the jump to GCI’s smart-phone package. I’m hooked on my Crackberry. Email. Camera. Web browser. Calendar. HOOKED, I say. Get a FREE Blackberry smartphone: choose from four different Blackberry models. You have to sign up for the wireless plan for two years (I choose the $100/mo. unlimited for phone calls/texting), plus the $30 data package for Blackberry. Get with it!

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Consumer, Shopping