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,…
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…
Back to school: Packing tips for college students flying back to campus
It’s that time of year again – school has almost started and anxious first-year college students are trying to figure out how to pack their lives into suitcases and move into dorms. For students who live farther away from school, the move can be stressful. Many students just fill a car with their belongings and…
Alaska’s frequent flying employees share their top tips for New York City
Airline employees like to travel. A lot. To celebrate expanded flying between the West Coast and the New York City area, Alaska Airlines employees share their favorite travel tip for visiting the Big Apple. Check out restaurant, activity and transportation suggestions and start planning your own adventure to the city that never sleeps.
Bike here, fly there: Earn Alaska Airlines miles when you ride Ford GoBike in the Bay Area
Now you can earn Alaska Airlines miles for riding a bike. Alaska announced this morning that we’ve partnered with Ford GoBike, a bike share program in California’s Bay Area. The Miles-for-Miles program gives riders 10 Alaska Airlines miles every time they take a spin on a Ford GoBike. “As part of creating an airline people…
The magic of mezcal: 7 cocktails to try in Mexico City
Ah, mezcal – tequila’s smoky sister. Mezcal is derived from various types of agave and is known for its smoky flavor. It’s just something you must drink when you visit Mexico City. You’ll find extensive mezcal collections and incredible mezcal cocktails throughout the bars here, and I enjoyed drinking my way through as many of…
How to maximize your Alaska Airlines companion fare
Among the most popular benefits of the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card is the annual companion fare. This is a discounted fare from $121 ($99 plus taxes and fees from $22) that can be used on just about any Alaska Airlines or Virgin America itinerary. Cardholders also enjoy a free checked bag for themselves and…
5 tips for planning your ‘race-cation’ with Alaska Airlines
Hardcore runners travel with the goal of completing a race, and then flying home. But what’s the fun in that? How about traveling to an amazing destination with the goal of having a great vacation – with a little running on the side? 5 tips for planning your racecation:
8 tips to keep the ‘nice’ in your holiday travel
The holiday season is here. And you know what that means? As we know it, the start of (typically) the busiest and most stressful time to travel is upon us. Here’s eight tips to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Travel disasters: Foreign jails, lost passports and more (and how to recover)
Riding through eastern Europe is scenic but local customs and laws are not always tourist-friendly. By Christy True While we all look forward to time away from work when we can relax on peaceful beaches, enjoy local cuisine, hike pristine trails or shop in local open markets, anyone who has traveled much knows things don’t…
Must-visit cocktail bars in San Francisco
Noelle Chun is a San Francisco-based journalist and photographer specializing in food and cocktails. Her work has been featured in Newsweek, The Guardian and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Here, she shares her favorite cocktail bars in San Francisco. In the early 2000s, San Francisco became one of the cradles of the modern cocktail movement, shaking up…
5 tips for people who have never flown to Hawaii
Since our first flight to Hawaii 10 years ago today, Alaska Airlines has learned a thing a two about flying across the Pacific Ocean.
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