Like many other readers, I took advantage of last month’s pre-PFD sale to snag a $149 ticket to Seattle from Anchorage on Alaska Airlines. My itinerary included a few flights on sister airline Horizon. We flew from Santa Rosa to Seattle on a sleek Bombardier Q400:
Checking in for the 6:30pm flight (#104) was a snap. Everything in Anchorage was going nicely. The flight, however, was delayed two hours due to a mechanical glitch.
I ran into a friend of mine, Mike D. from Seattle, at the gate. He and I retired to the Board Room to chat about kids, careers and all things internet.
The plane, a 737-800, was in good shape and the pilot put the pedal to the metal, getting us to Seattle in less than three hours. Nonetheless, with a 12:45am arrival, I missed my shuttle and had to take a $38 cab ride to my hotel, the Quality Inn, near the Space Needle. Thankfully, there was no traffic! Continue Reading »
Frequent flyers know “a.i.” stands for “all-in”, inclusive of all taxes and fees. Unless you’re checking luggage, of course. Or if you want a snack on board the plane.
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines both are offering this hot deal between San Francisco and Anchorage for THIS WEEKEND ONLY.
Alaska Airlines‘ best-priced itinerary for southbound travel leaves Jul. 24, 25 or 26 on the nonstop, returning on July 27 only.
United’s cheap flights depart on Saturday, Jul. 26 on their nonstop flight, returning on Monday or Tuesday, July 28 or July 29.
I know. Tight window. Short notice. But we grab these deals where we can find ‘em. Call Laura or Giovanni to book these specials: (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800)544-2217. They’ll charge you an additional $38, but they can lock in the seats on the double-quick. Plus, they’ll get your hotel and car set up as well.
This is a rerun of last week’s internet special. Travel outbound on Sat., Jul. 19 ONLY. Return on Jul. 21 ONLY. As little as $339 roundtrip. USTravel’s ticketing fee of $38 is additional.
This is a last-minute deal, so call Laura or Giovanni right now: (907)561-2434. Toll-free: (800)544-2217. Get them to line up your hotel and rental car at the same time.
Oh, the special works in both directions if you want to fly north from San Francisco to Anchorage for a long weekend.
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Let our friends at USTravel send you to San Francisco THIS WEEKEND for as little as $349 roundtrip. Ticketing fee of $38 is additional.
That’s right–it’s a heck of a deal, with a twist. You have to leave late on Friday night (11:55p) and fly through Denver, connecting to San Francisco. It’s a nonstop on the way back on July 15, though.
This is a last-minute deal, so call Laura or Giovanni right now: (907)561-2434. Toll-free: (800)544-2217. Get them to line up your hotel and rental car at the same time.
Oh, the special works in both directions if you want to fly north from San Francisco to Anchorage for a long weekend.
Check out this pic that Gary Blakely snapped of the Golden Gate. Nice!
