Alaska TravelGram

Just a couple more days to save on Alaska Airlines air tickets for travel through June 25. Must purchase by May 8 (Thursday). Here are some of my favorites: 

Anchorage-L.A.: $350 $455 rt ai (all-in, including taxes and fees) NON-STOP (fare went up)

Anchorage-Portland: $498 rt ai NON-STOP (usually much more!!) 

Fairbanks-Sacramento: $679 rt ai 

Fairbanks-San Diego: $679 rt ai 

Juneau-Seattle: $437 rt ai 

Juneau-Boise: $517 rt ai 

The best rates for this sale are for destinations between Alaska and Washington/ California/Oregon/ Idaho. 

Alaska’s Popular “Kids Fly Free” package now is available all summer long, through Sept. 30! This is an e-x-c-e-p-t-i-o-n-a-l deal, particularly with the bargain air fare rates now available between now and June 25. Of course, it’s not just “fly free”. If the kids stay in the same room, they stay free. And, depending on when you travel and where you stay, they could eat free at the hotel, too. Then there are special “park hopper” passes where you can get a couple of free days. It’s worth checking out! Go to Alaska’s website–you’lll see the special listed on the right-hand side underneath the picture. Click on it and check it out for Disney Fun!! 

Finally: NEW SERVICE to Flagstaff, Arizona from LAX! This is great news for travelers who want to jump-start their holiday to the Grand Canyon. The twice-daily service from LAX starts on Mon., June 23. Intro fares from L.A. are available for as little as $198 rt ai. 

Below: Another lovely day at Sea-Tac International Airport. I snapped this shot from the Board Room near D-1.

Laura over at USTravel keeps finding more bargains. All the best fares mandate that you complete travel no later than June 19. Check ‘em out:

Anchorage-San Francisco $414 rt ai (all-in)

Anchorage-Reno 452 rt

Anchorage-Denver 452 rt (Frontier has a cheaper fare–but no seats.)

Anchorage-Las Vegas 459 rt

Anchorage-Dallas/Ft Worth 434 rt

Anchorage-Chicago 434 rt

Anchorage-Charlotte 428 rt WOW!

Anchorage-Atlanta 434 rt

Again, all of these prices include taxes and fees. USTravel’s ticketing charge of $38 is additional. Call now: (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800) 544-2217. All travel must be completed by June 19. 

New lower fare on ALASKA AIRLINES between Anchorage and L.A.: $371  $350 a.i. (new fare drop– including taxes and fees). Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Must complete travel by June 19. 

Just got off the phone with Laura at USTravel, who told me it’s tight-tight-tight in June. However, “it’s wide open in May”, she said. Act now. Call her to lock in the seats. She’ll charge you an additional $38, but these seats are going fast–and the seats can be hard to find.

Call Laura at USTravel: 907-561-2434 or 800-544-2217.

Below: California Dreamin’ on Highway 1. Just give me an Audi A4 convertible, a sunny California day, Bruce Springsteen on the CD. Y-e-e-a-a-h!

This weekend only on Continental Airlines. The special works in either direction: Seattle-Anchorage or Anchorage-Seattle. Outbound, travel on Saturday, Apr. 26. Return on Monday or Tuesday, Apr. 28 or 29. Cost is $253, including taxes and fees.

Below: another beautiful spring day in Seattle on the waterfront.

Smart travelers headed to Seattle will pick up a copy of the Seattle TourSaver, the 2-for-1 book with all the cool Seattle tours, activities, admissions and accommodations. Everything is 2-for-1. $3,000 in travel values for $79.95. Heck, there’s even a 2-for-1 ticket on the Victoria Clipper. Wow! 

Even as oil prices soar, there still are great fares to be found–if you know where to look. That’s where the professionals at USTravel come in. Laura, Giovanni and the other agents have been digging around to find some great rates to East Coast cities between now and June 19. Also–great in-state rates through May 31. Remember, these fares include all taxes and fees. USTravel’s reservation fee ($38) is additional. Check ‘em out:

Between Anchorage and:

Fairbanks: $88 each way on weekends (Fri., Sat., Sun.) through May 31

Kodiak: $88 each way on weekends (Fri., Sat., Sun.) through May 31

Cordova: $88 each way on weekends (Fri., Sat., Sun.) through May 31

Anchorage-L.A.: $460rt through 6/19/08 (see new post “California Dreamin’” above…now $371 on Alaska Airlines!) Whoa! Now just $350 rt a.i. 

Anchorage- Dallas: $439rt through 6/19/08

Anchorage-Detroit: $446rt through 6/19/08

Anchorage-Atlanta: $437rt through 6/19/08

Anchorage-Philly: $383rt through 6/19/08 WHOA! 

 Anchorage-New York: $372rt through 6/19/08 WOW!

Anchorage-St. Louis: $438rt through 6/19/08

Anchorage-Cincinnati: $434rt through 6/19/08

Anchorage-Pittsburgh: $434rt through 6/19/08

Below: the view from 33,000 feet can be spectacular!

There are many other cities that have discount for travel between now and June 19, but these are the best ones. Don’t miss out. Call Laura or one of the agents at USTravel today: (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800)544-2217.

Continental Airlines offers a last-minute web special for travel to/from Seattle this weekend. Fly out on Sat., Apr. 19 or Sun., Apr. 20. Return on Mon., Apr. 21 or Tue., Apr. 22. Cost? $253 roundtrip, a.i. (all-in, inclusive of taxes and fees)–about half the normal supersaver rate. 

If you go from Anchorage to Seattle, you’d be smart to get a copy of the Seattle TourSaver. It’s the 2-for-1 book with all the cool stuff to do: art museum, cruises, flightseeing, hotels, ferry to Victoria…the works. Just $79.95 for $3,000 in travel value. Kewl.