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Here are some of the best deals on flights from Alaska to an array of destinations around the world plus advice on snagging the best fare

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Here are some of the best deals on flights from Anchorage and Fairbanks to an array of destinations around the world, plus advice from Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren on snagging the best fares. Here are some of the best deals on flights from Alaska to an array of destinations around the world plus advice on snagging the best fare Traveling is more fun when you can get a good deal on some cheap tickets.My deal-of-the day is Anchorage to Madrid, Spain. Starting on Jan. 10, 2023, Delta Air Lines is offering tickets as low as $424 round trip for a nine-day stay. Earlier last week, the fares were as low as $408 round trip. Travelers from Fairbanks can get essentially the same deal: from $426 round trip. The best rates are available for travel through March 8. The other standout Euro-bargain of the week is for tickets from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Barcelona for travel between Jan. 8 and March 9. The cheapest tickets cost $545 round trip, $546 round trip from Fairbanks, although many more dates are available for $537-$557 round trip. The least expensive rates are on Delta. Read more:
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Reminds me of nuke drills. 36 minutes ago Youngsters dive into the Mediterranean sea during a hot sunny day in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, July 21, 2022.that killed 75-year-old wilderness guide Jerald Stansel.Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -Whether they grew up in Alaska, train in Alaska or went to college in Alaska, the 2022-23 United States National Cross Country Team is full of Alaskans or Alaska-affiliated cross country skiers on all levels.October 20, 2022 Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News Share: Gubernatorial candidates from left, former Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, former state Rep. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Traveling is more fun when you can get a good deal on some cheap tickets. That’s why I’ve been studying the rates to Europe under a microscope. According to the Whiskey Lake report, Rude was flying from the lake to Anchorage’s Lake Hood Seaplane Base. The good news is rates are falling. On the B team are Hailey Swirbul, Luke Jager, Gus Schumacher and Hunter Wonders. The bad news is they’re not falling fast enough — and it’s different for each destination. Alaska State Troopers said a U. My deal-of-the day is Anchorage to Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Bill Roth/ADN) Alaska’s four candidates for governor sparred over crime, education, abortion access and the state budget Wednesday night in the only live televised debate ahead of the November election. Starting on Jan. Air Force rescue team responded to the lake and recovered Rude’s body from the Cessna 180. Earnhart is making his first appearance on the U. 10, 2023, Delta Air Lines is offering tickets as low as $424 round trip for a nine-day stay. Earlier last week, the fares were as low as $408 round trip. 25, 2022 on Whiskey Lake near Skwentna, killing pilot Janell Rude. Travelers from Fairbanks can get essentially the same deal: from $426 round trip. There are a total of 22 athletes on the team, meaning that nearly half of the team is made up of Alaskan or Alaska-affiliated skiers. The best rates are available for travel through March 8. They counted a total of seven patches on the plane’s “heavily corroded and discolored” floats, including a single patch on the severed left float “with another patch on top of it. Walker and Gara’s attacks centered on Dunleavy’s record of on services and failing to advance a fiscal plan to provide a dependable calculation for the Permanent Fund dividend and covering the cost of running state programs such as education. Odds are you’re going to shell out an extra $150 per person for a checked bag, as assigned seat and frequent flyer mileage credit. The lowest published fares typically are for smaller-sized folks who can squeeze in to the worst seats on the plane. He confirmed that the wear on the Whiskey Lake plane’s floats was under investigation. To see the full national team, click. These rates also work if you don’t have any bags to check. The other standout Euro-bargain of the week is for tickets from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Barcelona for travel between Jan. Johnson said damage to the Whiskey Lake plane’s floats resembled that seen in the July 2020 crash of a floatplane which flipped during a landing at Lake Hood in Anchorage. 8 and March 9.” Dunleavy met the criticism by pinning school districts’ budget shortfalls — including the one in Anchorage — on district budget management. The cheapest tickets cost $545 round trip, $546 round trip from Fairbanks, although many more dates are available for $537-$557 round trip.” A hole seen in the left float of a floatplane which capsized during a landing at Anchorage’s Lake Hood Seaplane Base on July 5, 2020. The least expensive rates are on Delta. ADVERTISEMENT Don’t forget to add on the $150 per person cost for your checked bag and pre-reserved seat assignment. (From NTSB) In the report of the Oct. Also, Delta does not offer frequent flyer miles to basic economy travelers. Sometimes the flights to Madrid and Barcelona are all Delta, but usually some of the segments are flown with Delta’s partners KLM, AirFrance and Virgin Atlantic.” He then tried to take off from the marina, but aborted his takeoff run and began taxiing on the water for another takeoff run. The Permanent Fund dividend Photo by Gov. Many of the most popular European destinations are priced in the $700-$800 range. I expect them to drop further, particularly for travel in the first quarter of 2023. One of them told investigators that the engine appeared to be running at full power. If you want to go to Africa, the low-fare gateway is Nairobi, Kenya. Starting on Jan. “He added that it appeared that the pilot was using an unusually high-power setting for taxi. 10, Delta is offering tickets from Anchorage for as little as $944 round trip, as low as $928 round trip from Fairbanks. Bill Walker listens at center. Fly Delta to Paris, then pick up Air France to Nairobi. “Numerous good Samaritans and first responders attempted to free the pilot trapped inside the submerged airplane, but unrestrained cargo in the cabin shifted forward during (the crash) and rescuers were unable to free the pilot from the cockpit of the inverted, submerged airplane,” investigators wrote. On some itineraries, including the flight on Jan. 10, the Air France 787 stops in Zanzibar on the way to Nairobi. Two holes found in the front of each float on a floatplane which flipped Oct. If you just wanted to go to this beautiful coastal city instead of continuing to Nairobi, the fare would be much higher: about $1,800 round trip. The good news on the Nairobi fare is that it’s main cabin and includes two free checked bags, seat assignments and mileage credit. (From NTSB) Investigators found two holes at the front of each of the plane’s floats, which Johnson said were apparently left open after the replacement of bumpers fitted as shock absorbers to soften impacts against docks. Gara said by doing that, the state would be able to afford a dividend and full funding of schools, including indexing the per-student funding formula to match inflation, which Gara said is necessary. If you’ve wanted to go to Japan, the country recently started letting tourists back in the country. That’s good news. “And we’re theorizing at this point right now that that’s probably how the water got into the forward compartments into the floats. The bad news is you have to go to Los Angeles to catch a flight, unless you want to pay hundreds more in airfare. The best rate now is a combination of Alaska Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Damage to floatplanes’ aluminum floats can be difficult to spot beneath the waterline, Johnson said, but general aviation aircraft are required to undergo annual inspections to determine their airworthiness. Singapore offers nonstop service between LAX and Tokyo’s Narita Airport. Dunleavy, as a state senator, voted at the time in favor of the smaller dividend. Round-trip rates start at $1,025 per person. But the common element involving the planes’ floats, Johnson said, has caught investigators’ attention. But there are just three or four dates available in January or early February. Otherwise, the rates jump up between $1,200 and $1,600 round trip. “Whether it’ll be recommendations that come out of this, I can’t tell you at this point right now, but we do want to at least get the word out. Trim the cost by flying Alaska Airlines’ nonstop from Anchorage to Los Angeles for $340. Then, fly on Zipair nonstop to Tokyo. Share this story: Alaska Public Media is our partner station in Anchorage. Mike Dunleavy participated in Debate for the State at Alaska Public Media on Wednesday, Oct. The bare-bones cost is $534 round trip. Combined, the fare is $883 round trip. Subscribe Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. Zipair is owned by Japan Airlines. It operates Boeing 787 planes and charges extra for everything: food, seats and checked bags. Update notifications Update the categories you’d like to receive notifications about. Have you got Australia in your sights? It’s not cheap to get there. Supreme Court this year did away with federal protections for accessing the procedure. The cheapest published fares are with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways, via Los Angeles and Nadi, Fiji. Those flights cost about $1,500 round trip between Anchorage and Sydney. There are three stops along the way. Even though Hawaii flights are a little spendy right now, you’ll save some hours in the air by combining Alaska’s nonstop to Honolulu with Jetstar’s nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Jetstar’s 787s fly twice a week from Honolulu to Melbourne on Sundays and Wednesdays.” But Dunleavy is already on the record as. Starting Feb. 26, 2023, the one-way tickets are $193 each. The return flights are as low as $239 one-way. Jetstar, owned by Qantas, is a low-cost airline that charges extra for everything: bags, seat assignments and food. But if you’re watching your budget, you can fly Anchorage-Honolulu-Melbourne and back for $949 round trip. ADVERTISEMENT One question that comes up often is this: “When is the best time to buy my airline tickets?” There are tons of stories that reference reams of data on the best day and time to buy a ticket. But for most of us, there are two considerations: 1. Don’t buy your ticket until you are sure of your dates and you’re not going to make any changes. That’s because if you change your flights, you’re going to lose. Sometimes you’ll lose a little — but often you’ll lose a lot. 2. If you’re traveling at peak times, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break, don’t count on prices coming down. The airlines know when school gets out, because those flights start to fill up quickly. It’s best to lock in your holiday flights quickly, before the seats are gone. Keep watching those flights to Europe. My bet is we’ll see lower fares soon! Scott McMurren Scott McMurren is an Anchorage-based marketing consultant, serving clients in the transportation, hospitality, media and specialty destination sectors, among others. Contact him by email at [email protected]. You can follow him on Twitter (@alaskatravelGRM) and alaskatravelgram.com. For more information, visit alaskatravelgram.com/about. .