Travel like a pro: How boarding works

Everyone’s been there. That moment when you’ve printed your boarding pass, made it through security, and have found a coveted seat in the boarding area. It’s a moment when you take a deep breath and prepare for what comes next – boarding. The first thing to remember is a rule that should apply any time…

Travel like a pro: 5 ways to ease your travel day using airport kiosks

You’ve seen these shiny silver machines all over the Alaska Airlines system, and you know you can use them to check in. But did you know that these sleek kiosks let you do a lot more than just get a boarding pass? Here are some other features of our favorite self-service machines.

The sky’s the limit: Making air travel easier for children with autism

For most families, an airplane just takes you to your destination where new people and experiences await. For families with children on the autism spectrum, the plane itself is an experience, and not always a good one.

Fit on the fly: How frequent travelers stay healthy on the go

For Susan Devine, staying fit on the fly is all about the small choices she makes each day. Devine is a Boise-based consultant who manages a team in Seattle and travels around the Pacific Northwest each week. Between early morning flights, limited food choices, and hotel rooms far from home, Devine said she is intentional…

Flight attendant secrets for exploring a new city on a dime

Flight attendants are not only experts in onboard safety, but also know how to make the most of a visit to a new city. They also know that when you are in a new and exciting city every night, you can’t spend a fortune on each layover. So how do flight attendants explore new places…

Travel like a pro: fly through airport security with TSA PreCheck

You’ve got your boarding pass on your phone. You self-tagged your bags and dropped them off with the nice agent at the counter. And you’ve only been at the airport for five minutes. You’ve got this down, you’re ready to be on that plane and go. But wait, the hard part’s not over. You still…

Fly away: 5 tips for fans at spring training, from Robinson Cano and friends

Spring training is the perfect time for fans to soak up the warm Arizona sunshine as they get close to big baseball stars in small baseball parks. Through April 4, half the teams in Major League Baseball, including the Seattle Mariners, will play their spring games in the Phoenix area. Now is the time to…

Travel like a pro: How to snag a better seat on the airplane

For some, traveling can be a real challenge. Airports are hectic with so much happening at once. It’s no wonder that people get stressed out. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are four simple tricks that can help ease your way and get you to your destination in the seat of your choice…

Travel like a pro: 3 ways to fly through airport lines (no cutting!)

The busy holiday travel season is winding down, but lines are no fun at any time of year. Seize your own destiny with these three tips to get you through the airport as quickly as possible.

Explore Baltimore: 5 reasons to take your kid

The first verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner” echoed through Oriole Park at Camden Yards – the traditional opening to sporting events across America. But here in Baltimore, the national anthem carries added significance. Three miles away is Fort McHenry, site of the battle that inspired the song’s words exactly 200 years ago. “And the rocket’s red glare,…

Fright or Flight: Seattle-area clinic helps clients who fear flying

Annette Dixon never sets foot on an aircraft without her good luck charms — an alabaster elephant known to symbolize good luck and strength, an uplifting card with personal meaning, and earrings that symbolize 30 years of friendship. A year ago the Seattle resident wasn’t even sure she’d ever get on a plane again. She…

2014 FAQ: How do I fly out of Los Cabos?

How do I get on an Alaska Airlines flight out of Los Cabos? Do I need to be an Alaska customer? Are these flights free? Los Cabos International Airport remains closed to commercial air service, but has opened a runway for outbound humanitarian flights. Because the Alaska Airlines flights are operating under special conditions, local authorities on the…

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