Alaska TravelGram

LIVE from the airport–Scott Jensen of KTVA CBS 11 caught up with me on the ramp to check in on Club 49 fares o’ the week (MUST be purchased by 12 Midnight TONIGHT!!), plus TRAVEL GEAR. Here are the top three items I travel with: a. The “Brain Bag” from Tom Bihn. This is a [...]

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Well, now. Co-host Erin Kirkland just announced earlier this month: “I think I’m going to Nome for the day.” Above–one of several giant gold dredges which dot the landscape of Nome. Uh, right. “That’s nice,” I said. After all, it has just been a couple of months since I did the same thing–for the day! [...]

It’s our very own world class resort: Alyeska Resort. Oh–did you notice? Winter’s here (check the snow report here)!! And with it, the skiing season!  Opening day is Nov. 23, 2011! Here are some great specials from Alyeska to get you goin’ to Girdwood! Also–check out the all-new Snow Film Series at the Sitzmark! a. ORDER [...]

I just can’t shut up about Spain. We had a great trip. The Penedes wine growing area around Barcelona is where much of the country’s “cava” is produced. Although it’s bubbly, fruity, crisp and clear–don’t call it Champagne. HA. You think the French are picky about their wines? Welcome to Catalonia! This is CAVA! HA. [...]

Hey–check out this cool plane (above). It’s the “Genie” plane that underscores Alaska Air’s commitment to Make a Wish Foundation. It’s one of several “theme planes” in the fleet. Check out the whole batch HERE. Check your Club 49 email this morning? Jillions of Alaskans have signed up for the new “Club 49” from Alaska [...]

At the desk with Big Dave Stroh and the lovely, talented Andrea Gusty…we’re talkin’ travel deals. Hot-n-Heavy!

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We had a great visit with Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines‘ VP-Marketing. Here, he hams it up with co-host Erin Kirkland in the KOAN studios. Joe talked about the new “Club 49” program for Alaska travelers–plus my considerable laundry list of Alaska Airlines topics. HA. Listen up!

Here’s a clip from Channel Two (KTUU) News:    

Hey–did you hear about Alaska Air‘s new bio-fuel strategy? The carrier inaugurated biofuel-powered passenger service yesterday with two flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C., and Portland, Ore. Alaska and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, are operating 75 select flights between Seattle and the two cities over the next few weeks using a 20 percent blend of sustainable biofuel made from used cooking [...]