Posts Tagged ‘air fares’

11th February
2010
written by scott

Some banter over at KTVA, where co-anchors Big Dave Stroh and Andrea Gusty rake me over the coals ’cause there’s no fare war. Jeez. These people are NEVER happy. Of course, they’re not the only ones. I’m ready to buy a ticket on Alaska Airlines, but I’m frustrated at the high prices. Learn more:

11th February
2010
written by scott
Weekends are great for flying Era Alaska. Leave today (Thursday) and return by Monday (Feb. 15, 2010). Here are some GREAT prices:
Anchorage-Kodiak $279 rt
Anchorage-Kenai $149 rt
Anchorage-Homer $179 rt
Anchorage-Valdez $199 rt
Anchorage-Fairbanks $219 rt
Anchorage-Barrow $369 rt HOT!
Anchorage-Aniak $299 rt
Anchorage-Bethel $339 rt
Anchorage-Cordova $229 rt
Fairbanks-Barrow $369 rt HOT!

These fares are available online only. Check Era Alaska’s website for complete details. Travel must be completed by Mon. Feb. 15, 2010.

20th January
2010
written by scott
Fly Era Alaska between Anchorage and Kenai or Anchorage and Homer and get DOUBLE Flyaway Rewards points through Feb. 28, 2010. You’ll get 40 points per roundtrip. Plus, you get 20 points once you sign up for the program and take your first flight.
You only need 200 points to get a free ticket–so sign up today!
Plus–GREAT web specials available  ONLINE through Jan. 25, 2010:
Anchorage-Kodiak                $279RT
Anchorage-Kenai                 $149RT
Anchorage-Homer                 $179RT
Anchorage-Valdez                $199RT
Anchorage-Fairbanks             $219RT
Anchorage-Barrow                $369RT
Anchorage-Aniak                 $299RT
Anchorage-Bethel                $339RT
Anchorage-Cordova               $229RT
Fairbanks-Barrow              $369RT
REMEMBER: There is NO bothersome TSA check for Era flights. Go directly to your flight after checking in at the counter. Leave your shoes on. No  shakedown/frisk or full-body-scan-virtual-strip-search required. This is HUGE.
9th January
2010
written by scott

It’s a big low fare roundup at USTravel. Interestingly, the folks in Fairbanks are getting big breaks, according to agent Kelly Jo McGee. Ring her at (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800)544-2217. Or, call the Fairbanks office: (907)452-8992. Check out these GREAT one-way fares from Fairbanks.

  • Fairbanks-Denver $202.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Chicago 332.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-LAX 302.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Orlando 352.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-New Orleans 312.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Wash., DC 369.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Ft. Lauderdale 362.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Dallas 292.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Houston 302.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-New York 322.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-San Diego 302.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-San Francisco 302.20 each way, all-in
  • Fairbanks-Phoenix 282.20 each way, all-in

Here are some good deals to/from Anchorage. Note “Valid” dates:

  • Anchorage-Honolulu $459rt all-in, through Mar. 10
  • Anchorage-Denver 249 each way, all-in through Mar. 10
  • Anchorage-Portland 236 each way, all-in through Feb. 10 (purch. by 1/10 ONLY)
  • Anchorage-New York 504rt all-in (cheaper than ANC-SEA!!)
  • Anchorage-Frankfurt 740rt all-in NON-STOP

Also, be sure and ask your agent about great cruise deals, including:
-Southern Caribbean (7-day Princess) from $399 per person on Feb. 14
-Mexican Riviera (7-day Princess) from $379 per person on 2/27, 3/6
-Mediterranean (7-day Crystal) from $3,680 with LOTS of kickbacks (Fancy cruise ship, big discounts!)

17th December
2009
written by scott

Chatting up the latest deals with the folks at KTVA. Every Wednesday afternoon at 5pm on CBS Channel 11 in Anchorage.

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