Atmos Rewards Takes Flight: Alaska Airlines Announces New Loyalty Program
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines revamped their mileage program as Atmos Rewards along with other perks for loyal travelers.
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New Generation of Leadership at John Hall’s Alaska
Elizabeth Hall succeeds her father as President of tour operator John Hall’s Alaska, while the eponymous founder of the family-owned company remains CEO. Her brother Joe Hall is promoted to Chief Operating Officer.
WestJet Bringing Seasonal Anchorage–Calgary Flights in Summer 2025
Calgary-based WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, will begin twice-weekly flights between Anchorage and Calgary in 2025.
Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The Alaska Railroad’s board of directors approved purchase of a $137 million cruise terminal in Seward, making way for construction.
John Hall’s Alaska Promotes Leadership Team for Summer Tour Season
Tour operator John Hall’s Alaska promoted two longtime employees to vice president and added two full-time personnel to strengthen growth in Minnesota and charter operations.
Alaska Railroad Poised to Issue Bonds to Replace Seward Passenger Dock
A thirty-year commitment from Royal Caribbean helps the Alaska Railroad make the case for more bonding authority to pay for a more elaborate $137 million passenger dock in Seward.
Tourism Marketing Grant Included in Budget Proposal
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposed state operating budget for fiscal year 2023 would direct a $5 million federal grant to the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The funding would be on top of a recently approved $10.5 million federal grant that Dunleavy designated to the tourism association in September.
Alaska’s Path to Better (and Longer) Visitor Experiences
Community visitor centers, roadside cabins, and robust trail systems are essential infrastructure needed to support the multi-billion dollar tourism sector in Alaska.
Op Ed: Tourism Needs Your Help
“As more people are vaccinated, we could see more Americans ready to travel—and travel safely—this summer,” writes a group of visitor bureau leaders. “But as you’ve no doubt seen, Alaska’s tourism businesses face a lot of challenges between now and recovery. As Alaskans working in tourism, we have our work cut out for us.”
Alaska Prepares for Boeing 737 MAX to Join Fleet, First Passenger Flights Expected in March
This March, Alaska Airlines is scheduled to start welcoming guests on its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Currently, Alaska Airlines don’t have a MAX in its fleet, but expects delivery of the first plane in January, followed by several more throughout 2021.