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Denali flightseeing & glacier landing tours, join us on our denali flight tours, talkeetna flightseeing, explore denali, denali experience.

This route is the foundation for all of our flightseeing tours– the essential Denali experience.

$305 Per Person + $125 Glacier Landing

Denali Flyer

Our most popular tour, featuring stunning views of the 45-mile-long Kahiltna Glacier.

$370 Per Person + $125 Glacier Landing

Denali Grand Tour

See all sides of “The Great One”. View historic climbing routes and Denali’s many glaciers.

$430 Per Person + $125 Glacier Landing

Top of the World Tour

Our highest flying tour, see Denali from up to 20,000 feet, this bird’s eye view is incredible!

$495 Per Person + $125 Glacier Landing

Our highest flying tour, see Denali from up to 20,000 feet, this bird’s eye view is incredible!

Experience Denali From Above

More k2 adventures, welcome to k2 aviation.

We are privileged to share with you the incredible landscape and timeless beauty of Denali National Park. Our team takes pride in making your time with us the highlight of your trip. From our family to yours, welcome to K2 Aviation! We look forward to seeing you in Talkeetna for some flightseeing. Book your Denali flight tours online today!

Take in the Beauty on Our Denali Flight Tours!

• Denali – The Great One
• Lake Clark National Park Tour
• Glacier Explorer/Knik Glacier
• Mt. Spurr/Alaska Range
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BEAR VIEWING/ LAKE CLARK

Your dedicated guide/bush pilot will take you on the trip of a lifetime.

DENALI – THE GREAT ONE

Our 4 hour tour will take you to the heart of the spectacular Alaska Range.

GLACIER EXPLORER

This spectacular tour explores the vastness of the Chugach National Forest.

MT.SPURR/ALASKA RANGE

Mount Spurr is a volcano in the Rim of Fire and located in the Alaska Range Mountains.

EXPLORERS CHOICE

This fun trip is designed as a very flexible tour and based on customer choice and interest.

ALASKA BUSH PILOT

Ready for this? We take you up in the Alaskan hot rod – the Piper Super Cub.

CUSTOM CHARTERS

Want to explore Talkeetna, Soldotna, Kenai or Seward? Zip Line, horseback ride, backcountry ski, hike a glacier, or dogsled? Miss your cruise connection or simply tired of the bus? Contact us with your needs, we have your plane waiting!

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The most faq’s, why should i book a trip through alaska air service.

Our family run operation excels in smaller, custom and personal touch experiences.

Every seat is a window seat. Every aircraft uses Bose premium noise cancelling headphones. Tour with Alaska locals. Perfect safety record. Tour options for every budget and schedule. In-flight communication system with personal narration by your professional pilot. 100% refund if your tour is cancelled by Alaska Air Service due to inclement weather or your ship is late and we cannot reschedule.

WHAT DO THE PASSENGER MIMIMUMS MEAN?

Some of our tours and aircraft have higher operating costs and need more travelers to share this cost. Some of these trips have a minimum number and we can’t book these flights until these minimums are met. Send us a message with your requests and we’ll work hard to meet them. We may suggest a full aircraft charter rate for that really personal experience or we can often pair you up with others in the same situation. We’ll even partner you up with other Alaska explorers and other great companies if we have to!

If you would like to book one of these tours but do not have the minimum number of passengers, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you. Also, if you are a cruise ship passenger, we suggest posting within the cruise ship boards to find additional passengers to book a trip with you.

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What is your cancellation policy.

Your confirmed reservation requires a 50% deposit to indicate you’ll be ready to travel on the dates you select. We aren’t looking to keep your money and realize unforeseen things can happen to your schedule. If you need to cancel prior to your date of travel you will get a complete refund, please let us know as soon as possible so we can free up the seats for another explorer! We usually have some flexibility in re-booking, but if we reserve a seat for you, you’ll have one waiting! We want you to be equally fair in return by advising us, as soon as possible, of any challenges in making your trip.

If your tour is cancelled by Alaska Air Service due to inclement weather or your ship is late and cannot reschedule your tour, we will provide you a 100% refund.

If you have questions regarding our cancellation policy or have any other questions please email us or call us at (907) 694-8687 .

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Denali & Denali National Park Tour

Our spectacular tour of Denali wilderness departs departs North from Anchorage daily.

TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours COST PER PERSON: $575.00

Anchorage & Chugach Mountain Tour

This is the perfect trip to view of what south-central Alaska has to offer.

TOUR LENGTH: 1/2 Hour COST PER PERSON: $175.00

Knik & Colony Glacier Tour

An action-packed tour. You’ll get once in a lifetime views of the majestic blue glaciers.

TOUR LENGTH: 2 Hours COST PER PERSON: $415.00

Prince William Sound and Blackstone Glacier Tour

This tour is simply the best way to see one of the most scenic areas of Alaska.

TOUR LENGTH: 2 Hours COST PER PERSON: $415.00

Triumvirate Glacier and Mt. Spurr Volcano Tour

The ultimate trip for both wildlife and geography enthusiasts!

 TOUR LENGTH: 2 Hour COST PER PERSON: $415.00

Explore Prince William Sound - One of Alaska's most spectacular treasures!

 TOUR LENGTH: 3 Hours COST PER PERSON: $575.00

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Flightseeing

• Alaska Glacier & Wildlife Tour

Anchorage Flightseeing

• Discover Denali National Park
• Prince William Sound Glacier Tour

Bear Viewing

• Katmai National Park
• Lake Clark National Park Bear Viewing
• Redoubt Bay Lodge Bear Viewing
• Chinitna Bay Bear Viewing

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• Introductory seaplane tour. Experience taking off and landing on the water
• Watch for Beluga whales and Dall sheep in the mountains and waters surrounding Anchorage
• Hear fascinating Alaska facts relayed by an experienced and interesting Alaska bush pilot.
• A window seat and 2-way headset
• Rich knowledge (and personality) of an Alaska bush pilot
• Rust’s meticulous attention to comfort and safety

On this 1/2-hour Anchorage flightseeing tour, we explore Anchorage and the western front of the Chugach Mountains (A.K.A., Anchorage’s mammoth backyard).

Get a unique perspective of Anchorage, nestled peacefully between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet.

Take off from Lake Hood, the world’s largest seaplane base, on Rust’s introductory floatplane adventure. Designed to show off Alaska’s largest city and surrounding wilderness while enjoying the exhilaration of taking off and landing on water. Your expert pilot will evaluate the days’ conditions and select best viewing. You’ll hear stories and fun facts as you fly over Anchorage and explore the Chugach Mountains, its secluded valleys, and the famed Captain Cook’s aptly named Turnagain Arm or the beautiful Susitna Valley with opportunity to spot for moose and black bear in their natural habitat.  What a way to spend 30 minutes!

Note: This is a summer-only float plane trip.

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Discover Denali Flightseeing

Embark from lake hood in anchorage to see the majestic peaks of the alaska range..

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What's included:.

• Flightseeing tour to Denali National Park
• Transfers to and from most Anchorage downtown and airport hotels (approx. mid-May to mid-September only!)
• All taxes and fees

We chose the All Alaska Classic tour. That option allowed us to drive a rental car from place to place and experience the Alaskan cities and countryside. We like that there were things we never would have thought to do, and it allowed time to explore the places we visited.

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Flightseeing in Anchorage

Flightseeing tours depart from Anchorage year-round to places that, quite literally, will take your breath away. Visit areas of Alaska not accessible by any other means.

Aviation has long been a lifeline to rural Alaska ("the bush") – an integral part to the state's history and development. Today, the state remains the most "flyingest" in the country, with about six times as many pilots per capita as the rest of the United States. These pilots are proud to share the most wild areas of Alaska with visitors.

Take Flight!

No other mode of transportation delivers a feeling of adventure like climbing into a small plane and taking flight over Alaska’s wilderness. Mountains hurl into dark blue seas; tidewater glaciers – massive in scale –wind and grind their way from snow fields bearing crevasses of intense sapphire. The landscape in winter particularly lends itself to distinct, dramatic views, washed in the rosy alpenglow of the setting or rising sun.

Dependable operations offer year-round personalized flightseeing tours or charters from Anchorage via floatplane, fixed wing, and helicopter. Flights depart from Merrill Field and Lake Hood – the world’s busiest floatplane base – or nearby Girdwood.

In every direction, spectacular scenery abounds. To the northwest, Denali, North America’s tallest peak at 20,310 feet, looms large in the Alaska Range. Due south lies the Kenai Peninsula, home to Kenai Fjords National Park. The Chugach Range embraces Anchorage then stretches 710 miles east towards Prince William Sound and Valdez.

Flightseeing is definitely an unforgettable way to experience the magnificence of the Alaska landscape. Day trips and overnight adventures include bear viewing, fly-in fishing, hiking, and glacier landings. 

Glacier & Wildlife Cruises

Get up close to a towering glacier and listen to the thunderous roar as a brilliant blue shard of ice crashes into the waters below.

Wildlife Viewing

Anchorage is the best place to see Alaska animals. Wildlife viewing here is as close as the moose that munch through the city. It means a flight to...

Flightseeing – Anchorage Flightseeing

$125 + $15 tax & fees – per person, may 15 – september 15, 2021.

On this 1/2-hour Anchorage flightseeing tour, you explore Anchorage and the western front of the Chugach Mountains (A.K.A., Anchorage’s mammoth backyard).

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Anchorage Flightseeing Tour via Floatplane

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Excursion Overview

Introductory seaplane tour to explore anchorage and the chugach mountains.

Give yourself the opportunity to explore Anchorage and the western front of the Chugach Mountains also known as Anchorage's mammoth backyard with this 30-minute scenic seaplane tour. Your journey starts from Anchorage's lively seaplane base, Lake Hood. Your experienced and knowledgeable Alaska bush pilot will evaluate the condition of the day and select the best route to show off Alaska's largest city and surrounding wilderness. Experience taking off the water to look for Beluga whales, Dall sheep, moose, and black bears in their natural habitat. You'll hear stories and fun facts while flying over Anchorage to explore the Chugach Mountains, its secluded valleys, and the famed Captain Cook's aptly named Turnagain Arm or the beautiful Susitna Valley with an opportunity to spot more wildlife.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:.

• Roundtrip transportation
• A window seat and a two-way headset

Requirements:

• Maximum weight: 350lbs

Duration: .5 hours (Roundtrip from meeting location)

• 30 minute flightseeing tour

Meeting Instructions:

• This tour meets at the operator's Anchorage office. Complimentary pick-ups from local hotels are available to schedule. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

• This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

• You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
• Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Tours can be canceled for any reason up until seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund unless otherwise noted on the individual tour product page in the Things to Know section. To cancel a tour, please use the cancelation request link within your e-ticket that was emailed to you OR send an email to  [email protected] with the following information:

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- Tour you are canceling

- Number of passengers you wish to cancel

Within 0-7 days before the tour date, cancelations are eligible for a full refund only in the following scenarios:

- The tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason (for example: bad weather or mechanical issue)

- You experience a medical emergency during this window and can provide documentation (documentation must be submitted within 30 days to receive a refund)

- Your ship changes port itineraries causing you to miss an excursion

All refunds are processed through Alaska Shore Excursions, and will not be processed through any cruise line or local tour provider. Refunds will appear under Alaska Shore Excursions on your bank/credit card statement. Credit card refunds are processed within 10 business days of the request. Exceptions to the refund policy include multi-day packages and some day tours. Please refer to the specific refund policy listed on the individual tour product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Closed-toed shoes are required on the plane. We suggest bringing light layers, a jacket, and sunglasses!

There is a shuttle service provided to guests from downtown Anchorage, the airport, and airport area hotels available to schedule. The shuttle picks you up 45 minutes before your scheduled departure. The shuttle is offered in the summer season only! Details are included in your finalized ticket voucher.

Every passenger gets a window seat, and a two-way headset so you can communicate with the pilot for the entire flight.

If you get motion sick on planes, you might want to take precautions before your flight such as medications. Sick bags are available on the plane.

If your flight is postponed due to weather or other unseen events out of our control we are happy to work with your schedule to rebook your tour. Of course, we also provide a full refund if you cannot rebook your tour.

You can expect to see Dall sheep, bears, wolves, coyotes, foxes, moose, and other Alaska wildlife. Wildlife is expected but never guaranteed.

The co-pilot seat cannot be guaranteed due to FAA weight restrictions, however we will do our best to accommodate.

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Guest Reviews

On aug 2023.

Enjoyed the experince!!

On Aug 2022

We did a 30-minute flight and it was fantastic. We went up with Dan, who was both an experienced pilot as well as an entertaining commentator. The staff was very accommodating in enabling us to book our excursion at the last minute, even providing van service to/from our hotel. I highly recommend!

On Jun 2022

We had a fantastic time. Our pilot Dan was hilarious and knowledgeable. We wish could've flown longer. Thanks for a great day!

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Whether you’re looking for a mellow and relaxing float down a meandering class I river or the wet and wild ride of class IV whitewater, the rivers of southcentral Alaska provide some of the best wilderness river rafing to be found anywhere.

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Home of the world’s highest concentration of brown bears, the world’s largest natural salmon runs, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Katmai National Park is located on the Alaska Peninsula about 250 miles southwest of Anchorage. Brooks Falls bear viewing is an experience you'll never forget and is one of the premier Alaska tours. 

Peninsula Walrus Viewing

Venture off the beaten path and fly down the Bristol Bay coast on your Alaska day trip, where you’ll be met with towering cliffs, an abundance of seabirds, and walrus amassed by the hundreds. An Anchorage Aero specialty, this walrus viewing tour is truly unique and one our most unique Alaska tours.    . 

Volcano Tours

Knik glacier and prince william sound tour.

Depart Anchorage bound for glacier-covered Mount Redoubt, Mount Spur, and Mount Iliamna, all of which are highly active. While en-route, view the Alaska Range, Kenai Peninsula, and Cook Inlet. Make sure to keep an eye out for abundant Alaskan wildlife along the way. This volcano tour highlights the most recent destructive eruptions.

The least expensive of our Alaska tours is the sights located in the Chugach Range behind Anchorage. Depart toward Knik and Colony Glaciers and you will experience the optimum viewing of glaciers, icebergs, mountains, and-mountain goats.  Ascending to the summit of the Colony Glacier, you will fly over the Chugach Range into Prince William Sound and return to Anchorage via the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet.        

Denali Flightseeing Tours

Located 100 miles north of Anchorage in the Alaska Range, Denali is North America’s tallest mountain standing 20,320 feet. Anchorage Aero's Denali flightseeing tours provide awe-inspiring views of the Ruth, Kahiltna, and Tokositna Glaciers. You will also soar the peaks of Mt Denali, Mt Foraker, and Mt Hunter while gazing over breathtaking Denali Park below. This is most popular of all Alaska tours.        

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This Alaskan tour has everything you need to enjoys America's last frontier! This cruise and land tour features the best spots from Juneau to Banff! Fly to your departure city the day before your cruise leaves and enjoy 7 nights on the ship before a few days on a bus exploring Alaska. 

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Trip Costs: Double Occupancy $4999pp Inside Stateroom $5399pp Ocean View Stateroom $5999pp Balcony Stateroom

For single Rate please call.

Flights: Excite can book your flights at market rate. Give us a call 402-293-9282

You can also book your own airfare. Please make your own arrangements to arrive and depart the hotels. Please provide Excite a copy of your flight reservations.

Additional excursions are available to enhance your experience. They are noted online once booking is confirmed.

Day 1 - Thursday June 13th Experience the best of Alaska with our land and cruise tour, starting with an overnight stay in the bustling city of Anchorage. From towering mountains to icy glistening glaciers, you'll be mesmerized by the natural splendor that surrounds you. After the scenic tour, you will board a luxury cruise ship for an opportunity to witness the incredible marine life and glaciers of the Kenai Fjords National Park up close. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike, don't miss this chance to explore the stunning beauty of Alaska. Tomorrow starts your unforgettable journey to Denali!

Day 2 - Friday June 14th This morning you're off on one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world! Transfer to the Anchorage Rail Depot where you will board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic train journey north to Denali national Park! Breakfast and lunch will be served onboard the train! Spend the day enjoying the amazing views, enjoying a cocktail or listening to a guide talk about some of the highlights of the journey! Upon arrival into Denali, enjoy an included visit to the Denali Visitors Center! Dinner is also included tonight while you enjoy the Cabin Nite Dinner Theater! You'll watch a hilarious comedy play about Denali gold rushers and their hunt for Gold! Tonight you'll stay overnight at the Denali Park Village. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Saturday June 15th Wake up to stunning views and crisp mountain air at your hotel in Denali! This morning, enjoy breakfast and time to enjoy on your own. Later today you will travel into Denali National Park aboard the Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour! Keep your eyes open for bears, moose, caribou, dall sheep, and many other types of native wildlife. This tour is narrated to allow for unique insight into this amazing region. A boxed lunch is included on board. After lunch you are free to explore Denali on your own! You could walk some of the many trails around the visitor center, attend a Ranger led program or if you are really adventurous, take on a Ranger led hike! This evening you'll head back to your hotel with time to relax. It's a perfect time to enjoy dinner with your friends or take in the beautiful scenery on the patio. There is nothing like Denali National Park! (B, L)

Day 4 - Sunday June 16th Enjoy a beautiful breakfast before your private transfer to Seward! The drive is so spectacular as you make your way south. Seward is a coastal community full of adventure and amazing wildlife! En route, enjoy a visit to a local musher's kennel where you will have a chance to hear tales from the trail, and meet an Iditarod Sled Dog team! You will arrive in Seward this evening with time to check into your hotel and enjoy dinner! This will truly be an unforgettable day! (B)

Day 5 - Monday June 17th Wake up in the unique surroundings of Seward! The name comes from William H Seward the Secretary of State who orchestrated the purchase of Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867. This morning enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to the Seward Small Boat Harbor where you will board a deluxe catamaran, and cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the face of a glacier, and be on the lookout for whales, sea lions, otters, puffins, and more! Enjoy a spectacular lunch onboard the ship! Upon returning to Seward you will say goodbye to your local guide and be transferred to your cruise terminal for a 7 night Alaskan Cruise! Tonight board the Norwegian Jewel for an unforgettable journey! (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Tuesday June 18th There are over 135 shore excursions, 15 dining options, four amazing entertainment shows, 10 bars and lounges, a spa, tons of onboard shopping and other activities to fill your days and nights on the ship! Once booked with Excite, you will receive an access code to book ahead any of the shore excursions you would like to enhance your tour with! Included with your Excite booking is prepaid service charges, the ultimate beverage package, and $100 per cabin on board credit. Today, Get up close and personal with the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, North America's largest tidewater glacier. It's 1350 square miles of blue ice and one of the most active in Alaska. There are so many onboard activities to do today as well as taking in the scenery. You could enjoy the casino, or enjoy the Spa Thermal Suite! There are hot tubs, a fitness center and the Stardust theatre, not to mention all of the amazing places to dine! (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Wednesday June 19th Venture “where the north wind doesn’t blow.” Known for this famous saying, Icy Strait Point is the ideal landing spot for adventurers seeking a new experience. Breathtaking and exciting, Icy Strait Point truly takes you where the wild things are. It’s one of the few places in the world where wildlife outnumbers the human population. A trip here certainly satisfies your taste for adventure. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point and enjoy Alaska's awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Thursday June 20th This is why visitors come to Alaska—to see glaciers as magnificent as Dawes—and getting there is half the excitement. From Stephens Passage, your ship will turn into the glacially carved fjord of Endicott Arm, the southern sister fjord to Tracy. However, Endicott is special. It’s the fjord less travelled, and at its head, Dawes Glacier. But first, the 31-mile fjord. Sheer granite walls. Plunging waterfalls. Spruce and hemlock trees clinging to the steep sides. It is the definition of pristine. Look for “bergy bits,” floating chunks of glacial ice, some looking more like sculptures, some with resting seals on top. Keep an eye open for bears, mountain goats and whales, too. As we approach the glacier, listen for thunderous cracks and have your camera ready. Dawes is an active tidewater glacier that recedes daily causing calving, where huge hunks of ice plunge into the sea. At 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this blue-hued, powerful glacier may be the highlight of your Alaska cruise. Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - Friday June 21st In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage, Skagway, grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Saturday June 22nd Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - Sunday June 23rd Get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else as you sail through the islands of Alaska's Inside Passage. The inside Passage is a coastal route for ships and boats along a network of passages which weave through the islands on the Pacific Northwest coast of the North American Fjordland. The most popular way to explore the Inside Passage during summer is by cruise ship. Over 2 million people take cruises each year in this region! Enjoy this day milling about on the cruise ship with your friends, or a long walk out on the ships boardwalk! (B, L D)

Day 12 - Monday June 24th Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don't miss Queen Elizabeth Park – a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore. Today you will disembark the spirit and be transported to the airport in Vancouver for your return trip home. This will certainly have been the bucket list Alaskan adventure you have been dreaming of! (B)

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New summer flights take off from Anchorage to East Coast

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is bustling with summer travel and it is officially taking flight with the addition of four new seasonal flights connecting Alaskans to destinations across the country.

Passengers said they are thrilled about the convenience of the non-stop flights, eliminating the need for long layovers.

“It’s exciting! We’re very thrilled with it,” said Barbara Waters, who is traveling to New York for the first time with her daughter. “We’re going to hit some museums, including a rather risqué one and take some tours. We’re playing it by ear – just going to have fun.”

Anchorage’s largest airport has partnered with three major airlines to offer more direct flights to and from Alaska. Earlier this month, the airport announced the introduction of the following new routes:

• Alaska to Detroit: Passengers can fly non-stop from Alaska to Detroit, making travel between the two regions more accessible.
• Alaska to San Diego: Another addition is the non-stop flight connecting Alaska to sunny San Diego.
• Alaska to Washington Dulles (DC area): Travelers can now reach the nation’s capital without any layovers, thanks to the new non-stop route from United Airlines.
• Alaska to New York: As of Thursday, Alaskans can also fly non-stop to the city of New York.

Marilyn Romano, Alaska Regional Vice President at Alaska Airlines, emphasized the significance of these nonstop flights saying they are opportunities for Alaskans to enjoy traveling without the extended flight times.

“It gives people a quick gateway into this incredible state. Alaskans love to travel, and nonstop flights make it even more convenient for them,” Romano said.

Thursday’s inaugural flight to New York took off smoothly, with more than 100 passengers booked. The flight will operate daily throughout the summer, departing at 8 p.m. Travelers will enjoy the comfort of Alaska Airlines’ new 737 Max plane.

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