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Flight attendants, American at odds over contract - Tacoma News Tribune

Striking Lufthansa pilots to suspend their walkout A four-day walkout by Lufthansa pilots that disrupted travel for thousands of people was cut short after the airline and their union agreed to suspend the strike and hold talks, both sides said ...

Animal Travel Safety: Protecting Your Pet in the Air - Zootoo.com

In November, a dog unloaded from Alaska Airlines Flight 645 from Phoenix arrived in Seattle in a “distressed state." However, if air travel is unavoidable, there are several ways to reduce the risks. “If your pet must travel by air, your best ...

Little bustle, or business at Anchorage airport train depot - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Railroad depot at Anchorage's international airport, open for business since 2003, was envisioned as a bright and busy way station for travelers, among them rail commuters from the Valley and cruise ship passengers ...

Dennis Anderson: BWCA sled dogs offer cold comforts - Minneapolis Star Tribune

... first hill, hold the dogs back," shouted Stu, who lives just outside of Ely. Then we were off, the chilled air stinging my ... his love for cold-weather travel. But today, rather than race, he and his wife, Jeanne, own White Wolf Sled Dog Trips ...

Airline stocks mixed with US Airways trading down - Marketwatch

Premium-paying business travel was up ... Off the East Coast, Alaska Airlines said its February traffic rose 5.9% from a year ago as capacity declined 2.4%. Load was up 6.3 points to 79.8%. Alaska Airline is a unit of Alaska Air.

Fly for less - KRDO

Neither Bing nor Kayak tracks Southwest Airlines; download its deal alerts at www.southwest.com/ding . If you're looking for a low-cost vacation, here's a tip: Check regions of the world where local competition makes air travel particularly ...

Anchorage Airport train depot echoes silence - Tacoma News Tribune

A quiet emptiness pervades the upstairs terminal in the Bill Sheffield Alaska Railroad Depot on Tuesday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The facility used to be available for hosting events over the winter but now remains closed from ...

An Ominous Drilling Sign for the Truth - The People's Voice

The year is 2010 and to anyone not in denial, the industrialized nations have entered the greatest calamity the world has ever known: 35 Million Americans on Food Stamps: 12 Percent of U.S. Population on Food Stamps Highest Since Records Kept in 1969 ...

At $2.67, gas costs 70 cents per gallon more than a year ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Read Full Article (6) Man arrested after firing shots to get police to respond to theft March 2, 2010 4:23 p.m. | A 32-year-old man who fired shots into the air to attract police ... 45%) and Alabama (1.39%) and lowest in Alaska (0.29%) and North ...

State's economy suffers as new car sales plummet - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New vehicle registrations were down 48% in metro Milwaukee last year from the total in 2000 and down 46% statewide, according to industry tracking groups. At the same time, North American vehicle production also collapsed, from a peak of 17.7 million ...

Resolved Question: I;m planning a trip to Hawaii - any experience with traveling first class on Alaska Airlines?

I am planning a trip to Hawaii for myself and my 80 year old father. Since it's a very long flight from Orlando FL to Maui I want to fly first class. I've done several searches with multiple travel websites and the best first class fare I can find is on Alaska Airline. It's not just a little cheaper than the other airlines it's a LOT cheaper which causes me a bit of concern regarding quality. Does anyone have experience flying Alaska Air? Particularly first class. What does everyone think. Any recommendations as far as Alaska Air or any other airline?Thank you - all of you gave excellent answers. I wish I could choose all of them as "best answer". I am choosing the best answer mostly because I was asking for any personal experience. For the other two - I wish I could give you extra points because your answers were very helpful as well. more

Voting Question: Housing Allowance I am paid and taxed on, while other coworkers....?

I live in one town and work in another only accessible by air travel, and in Alaska there is no state tax. Some of the employees that live in the town of employment get housing allowance, while others are supplied company housing. I am on that receives housing allowance on my paycheck, and it is taxed. Those that live in company housing make the same wages as those that don’t, so how can I claim this extra $12K of income that I actually paid right back to rent and utilities? more

Voting Question: My sis is traveling with an infant?

Ok so my nephew is 14 months old does he need any form of ID on U.S. Air for flying from Las Vegas to Alaska if so what kind more

Voting Question: Do you need a passport to travel from Los Angeles to mexico?

This what I found: CRUISE TRAVEL The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Passport Requirements became effective June 1, 2009, for land and sea borders. While the WHTI requires a valid passport for land and sea travel, a final ruling was issued allowing leniency for “closed-loop” cruises, i.e., sailings that both originate and terminate in the same U.S. port. Recent guidance received from the Department of Homeland Security indicates the documentary requirements under WHTI for “closed loop” cruises are not limited to cruises that travel only to contiguous territories or adjacent islands. This means U.S. citizens calling on ports in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Belize will also be exempt from the passport requirement. U.S. citizens taking “closed-loop” cruises are not required to have a passport, but will need proof of citizenship such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, a passport card, an enhanced driver’s license (EDL) as well as a government-issued photo ID. Children are also required to bring proof of citizenship, and if 16 and over, a photo ID is also required. Canadian and Bermudian citizens are required to have a passport for air, land and sea travel, including all Carnival cruises. Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking “closed loop” cruises, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Having a passport will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port in the event they miss their scheduled embarkation or to fly back to the U.S. if they need to disembark the ship mid-cruise due to an emergency. If a cruise begins and ends in different U.S. ports or begins and ends in a foreign port (such as our Alaska cruises and Hawaii cruises) a valid passport or other recognized WHTI-compliant document is required. A valid passport is required if you are traveling on any of our Europe cruises. For more information, a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov U.S. Alien Residents need a valid Alien Resident Card, Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable. more

Resolved Question: OH MY GOD !! Did any one read Palins book. (to many lie to write about)?

here's a few THE FACT IS................. PALIN: Says she made frugality a point when traveling on state business as Alaska governor, asking "only" for reasonably priced rooms and not "often" going for the "high-end, robe-and-slippers" hotels. THE FACTS: Although travel records indicate she usually opted for less-pricey hotels while governor, Palin and daughter Bristol stayed five days and four nights at the $707.29-per-night Essex House luxury hotel (robes and slippers come standard) overlooking New York City's Central Park for a five-hour women's leadership conference in October 2007. With air fare, the cost to Alaska was well over $3,000. Event organizers said Palin asked if she could bring her daughter. The governor billed her state more than $20,000 for her children's travel, including to events where they had not been invited, and in some cases later amended expense reports to specify that they had been on official business. ___ PALIN: Boasts that she ran her campaign for governor on small donations, mostly from first-time givers, and turned back large checks from big donors if her campaign perceived a conflict of interest. THE FACTS: Of the roughly $1.3 million she raised for her primary and general election campaigns for governor, more than half came from people and political action committees giving at least $500, according to an AP analysis of her campaign finance reports. The maximum that individual donors could give was $1,000; $2,000 for a PAC. Of the rest, about $76,000 came from Republican Party committees. She accepted $1,000 each from a state senator and his wife in the weeks after the two Republican lawmakers' offices were raided by the FBI as part of an investigation into a powerful Alaska oilfield services company. After AP reported those donations during the presidential campaign, she said she would give a comparative sum to charity after the general election in 2010, a date set by state election laws. ___ PALIN: Rails against taxpayer-financed bailouts, which she attributes to Obama. She recounts telling daughter Bristol that to succeed in business, "you'll have to be brave enough to fail." THE FACTS: Palin is blurring the lines between Obama's stimulus plan — a $787 billion package of tax cuts, state aid, social programs and government contracts — and the federal bailout that Republican presidential candidate John McCain voted for and President George W. Bush signed. Palin's views on bailouts appeared to evolve as McCain's vice presidential running mate. In September 2008, she said "taxpayers cannot be looked to as the bailout, as the solution, to the problems on Wall Street." A week later, she said "ultimately what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the health care reform that is needed to help shore up our economy." During the vice presidential debate in October, Palin praised McCain for being "instrumental in bringing folks together" to pass the $700 billion bailout. After that, she said "it is a time of crisis and government did have to step in." This is just a few whoppers she wrote about in her book more

Resolved Question: Is this what The Right wing wants for a leader?

She criticizes President Barack Obama for pushing through a bailout package that actually was achieved by his Republican predecessor George W. Bush — a package she seemed to support at the time. A look at some of her statements in "Going Rogue," obtained by The Associated Press in advance of its release Tuesday: ___ PALIN: Says she made frugality a point when traveling on state business as Alaska governor, asking "only" for reasonably priced rooms and not "often" going for the "high-end, robe-and-slippers" hotels. THE FACTS: Although travel records indicate she usually opted for less-pricey hotels while governor, Palin and daughter Bristol stayed five days and four nights at the $707.29-per-night Essex House luxury hotel (robes and slippers come standard) overlooking New York City's Central Park for a five-hour women's leadership conference in October 2007. With air fare, the cost to Alaska was well over $3,000. Event organizers said Palin asked if she could bring her daughter. The governor billed her state more than $20,000 for her children's travel, including to events where they had not been invited, and in some cases later amended expense reports to specify that they had been on official business. ___ PALIN: Boasts that she ran her campaign for governor on small donations, mostly from first-time givers, and turned back large checks from big donors if her campaign perceived a conflict of interest. THE FACTS: Of the roughly $1.3 million she raised for her primary and general election campaigns for governor, more than half came from people and political action committees giving at least $500, according to an AP analysis of her campaign finance reports. The maximum that individual donors could give was $1,000; $2,000 for a PAC. Of the rest, about $76,000 came from Republican Party committees. She accepted $1,000 each from a state senator and his wife in the weeks after the two Republican lawmakers' offices were raided by the FBI as part of an investigation into a powerful Alaska oilfield services company. After AP reported those donations during the presidential campaign, she said she would give a comparative sum to charity after the general election in 2010, a date set by state election laws. ___ PALIN: Rails against taxpayer-financed bailouts, which she attributes to Obama. She recounts telling daughter Bristol that to succeed in business, "you'll have to be brave enough to fail." THE FACTS: Palin is blurring the lines between Obama's stimulus plan — a $787 billion package of tax cuts, state aid, social programs and government contracts — and the federal bailout that Republican presidential candidate John McCain voted for and President George W. Bush signed. Palin's views on bailouts appeared to evolve as McCain's vice presidential running mate. In September 2008, she said "taxpayers cannot be looked to as the bailout, as the solution, to the problems on Wall Street." A week later, she said "ultimately what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the health care reform that is needed to help shore up our economy." During the vice presidential debate in October, Palin praised McCain for being "instrumental in bringing folks together" to pass the $700 billion bailout. After that, she said "it is a time of crisis and government did have to step in." ___ PALIN: Says Ronald Reagan faced an even worse recession than the one that appears to be ending now, and "showed us how to get out of one. If you want real job growth, cut capital gains taxes and slay the death tax once and for all." THE FACTS: The estate tax, which some call the death tax, was not repealed under Reagan and capital gains taxes are lower now than when Reagan was president. Economists overwhelmingly say the current recession is far worse. The recession Reagan faced lasted for 16 months; this one is in its 23rd month. The recession of the early 1980s did not have a financial meltdown. Unemployment peaked at 10.8 percent, worse than the October 2009 high of 10.2 percent, but the jobless rate is still expected to climb. ___ PALIN: She says her team overseeing the development of a natural gas pipeline set up an open, competitive bidding process that allowed any company to compete for the right to build a 1,715-mile pipeline to bring natural gas from Alaska to the Lower 48. THE FACTS: Palin characterized the pipeline deal the same way before an AP investigation found her team crafted terms that favored only a few independent pipeline companies and ultimately benefited a company with ties to her administration, TransCanada Corp. Despite promises and legal guidance not to talk directly with potential bidders during the process, Palin had meetings or phone calls with nearly every major candidate, including TransCanada. ___ PALIN: Criticizes an aide to her predecessor, Gov. Frank Murkowski, for a conflict of interest because the aide represented the state in negotiations over a gas pipeline and then left to work as a more

Resolved Question: why would S. Palin deceive every body?

Resolved Question: Why doe Sahara Palin lie so much?

Resolved Question: What do you think of Sarah Palin lying repeatedly in her new book?

I have not read the book yet, however AP did some fact checking : PALIN: Says she made frugality a point when traveling on state business as Alaska governor, asking "only" for reasonably priced rooms and not "often" going for the "high-end, robe-and-slippers" hotels. THE FACTS: Although travel records indicate she usually opted for less-pricey hotels while governor, Palin and daughter Bristol stayed five days and four nights at the $707.29-per-night Essex House luxury hotel (robes and slippers come standard) overlooking New York City's Central Park for a five-hour women's leadership conference in October 2007. With air fare, the cost to Alaska was well over $3,000. Event organizers said Palin asked if she could bring her daughter. The governor billed her state more than $20,000 for her children's travel, including to events where they had not been invited, and in some cases later amended expense reports to specify that they had been on official business. PALIN: Boasts that she ran her campaign for governor on small donations, mostly from first-time givers, and turned back large checks from big donors if her campaign perceived a conflict of interest. THE FACTS: Of the roughly $1.3 million she raised for her primary and general election campaigns for governor, more than half came from people and political action committees giving at least $500, according to an AP analysis of her campaign finance reports. The maximum that individual donors could give was $1,000; $2,000 for a PAC. Of the rest, about $76,000 came from Republican Party committees. She accepted $1,000 each from a state senator and his wife and $30 from a state representative in the weeks after the two Republican lawmakers' offices were raided by the FBI as part of an investigation into a powerful Alaska oilfield services company. After AP reported those donations during the presidential campaign, she gave a comparative sum to charity. PALIN: Rails against taxpayer-financed bailouts, which she attributes to Obama. She recounts telling daughter Bristol that to succeed in business, "you'll have to be brave enough to fail." THE FACTS: Palin is blurring the lines between Obama's stimulus plan — a $787 billion package of tax cuts, state aid, social programs and government contracts — and the federal bailout that Republican presidential candidate John McCain voted for and President George W. Bush signed. Palin's views on bailouts appeared to evolve as McCain's vice presidential running mate. In September 2008, she said "taxpayers cannot be looked to as the bailout, as the solution, to the problems on Wall Street." A week later, she said "ultimately what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the health care reform that is needed to help shore up our economy." During the vice presidential debate in October, Palin praised McCain for being "instrumental in bringing folks together" to pass the $700 billion bailout. After that, she said "it is a time of crisis and government did have to step in." PALIN: Says Ronald Reagan faced an even worse recession than the one that appears to be ending now, and "showed us how to get out of one. If you want real job growth, cut capital gains taxes and slay the death tax once and for all." THE FACTS: The estate tax, which some call the death tax, was not repealed under Reagan and capital gains taxes are lower now than when Reagan was president. Economists overwhelmingly say the current recession is far worse. The recession Reagan faced lasted for 16 months; this one is in its 23rd month. The recession of the early 1980s did not have a financial meltdown. Unemployment peaked at 10.8 percent, worse than the October 2009 high of 10.2 percent, but the jobless rate is still expected to climb. PALIN: She says her team overseeing the development of a natural gas pipeline set up an open, competitive bidding process that allowed any company to compete for the right to build a 1,715-mile pipeline to bring natural gas from Alaska to the Lower 48. THE FACTS: Palin characterized the pipeline deal the same way before an AP investigation found her team crafted terms that favored only a few independent pipeline companies and ultimately benefited a company with ties to her administration, TransCanada Corp. Despite promises and legal guidance not to talk directly with potential bidders during the process, Palin had meetings or phone calls with nearly every major candidate, including TransCanada. PALIN: Criticizes an aide to her predecessor, Gov. Frank Murkowski, for a conflict of interest because the aide represented the state in negotiations over a gas pipeline and then left to work as a handsomely paid lobbyist for ExxonMobil. Palin asserts her administration ended all such arrangements, shoving a wedge in the revolving door between special interests and the state capital. THE FACTS: Palin ignores her own "revolving door" issue in office; the leader of her own pipeline team was a former lobbyisSource : Yahoo News http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091113/ap_on_el_pr/us_palin_book_fact_check more

Resolved Question: science questions? help asap! plz!!!?

if you know any of these, just give me the number, and then any answer you can give. It's not cheating 'cause I was absent, but my dad has no idea. thx! 1) The two most abundant gasses in the atmosphere are ___ and ___. 9) The thickest layer of the atmosphere is the ___, but the "densest" air is located in the ___. 22) The Greenhouse Effect has the greatest influence on the ___ layer of the atmosphere. 35) Air always travels from areas of ___ density or pressure to areas of ___ density or pressure. 39) Land breezes occur at night when the ___ cools faster than the ___. 40) Sea breezes occur during the day when the water is ___ than the land. The wind blows from the ___ to the ___. 41) Tools meteorologists use to gather weather data include ___, ___, and ___. 49) A ___ air mass is a cool and dry air mass, which moves south and east. It can form over northern Canada and Alaska. 50) A ___ air mass is an air mass from the south, formed over tropical waters of the Pacific and Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. 51) A ___ air mass brings hot, dry air and is formed over south western US and Mexico. 52) A ___ air mass forms over the North Pacific Ocean all year and brings winter rains to the west coast. 53) High pressure air located over the poles makes cold polar air ___. 55) ___ means the study of weather. 57) A/an ___ is used to measure wind speed. 58) A ___ front has the most severe weather. 59) ___ are the clouds seen with cold fronts. These clouds also produce hail. Thank you sooooo much for even just one answer! more

Resolved Question: alaska air carry on question?

How lenient is Alaska air in their carry on dimensions? I mean are they gonna break out the tape measure for a few extra inches? Im traveling and have 2 layovers changing airplanes in between. The risk of losing my bag increases. I don't want to take any chances in losing it. more

Resolved Question: clever title for my report?

Explorers of the arctic have a very unique type of job. The arctic is the area in the world, which is above 60º latitude. On Earth, we have two regions known as the arctic. In the northern hemisphere we have the Arctic Circle, which includes the North Pole, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Arctic Ocean. In the southern hemisphere, we have the Antarctic Circle, which can also be referred to as just Antarctica. Although there are many risks of traveling to the arctic, and some bulky equipment to carry, studying the arctic will result in benefiting us all. Traveling to the arctic can be very risky. It is located at very high latitudes, where the ice will never vanish. It is usually very sunny, but a storm, along with snow flurries, can occur at any time. You must be prepared for rapid weather changes. The very violent storms are known as falling winds; these are very violent storms that come from the Inland Ice. The water actually becomes whipped into the air. Being in the arctic, snowstorms can result in mild to severe frostbite, snowblindness or hypothermia. If traveling by boat, being in the icy water with high-speed winds can push your boat into an iceberg, resulting in a crash. Traveling to the arctic will require much equipment because being in the arctic, temperatures are usually –30 to –50º Fahrenheit. The wind speeds often range from 30 to 50 mph. The wind chills will usually cause the temperature to be -100º. Being this cold, you will need to have breathable under layers, heavily insulated middle layers, and waterproof outer layers for clothing. Being outside, expedition tents need to be able to withstand blowing wind and snow, and sleeping bags need to be waterproof, breathable and insulated. Explorers need to have enough essential food and water to fuel energy, warmth and survival. You may wonder what the purpose is of traveling to the arctic. The arctic is the perfect place for biologists, glaciologists, geologists, oceanographers, atmospheric physicists, chemists and meteorologists to do their research. They study endangered species, look for cures for diseases, and examine global warming. Global warming is one of the most recent issues of today. The ice in the arctic is melting; this is caused by the air pollutants that have made a hole is the ozone layer. The ozone layer protects the earth from radiation. Since there is a hole in it, radiation is seeping through and melting the ice in the arctic; this radiation is warming up our atmosphere, which is melting the ice and also affecting our climate. As you can see, arctic explorers have an important role on our earth. While studying the arctic, scientists can fully understand what is happening to the ice and how we can solve our current problems. In the long run our world will be safer and better, due to the exhausting work these explorers have gone through. more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this Short story?

The walls were covered with the heads of various types of animals. There was a puma from South America that he had tracked deep in the Amazon Jungle, relying only on the paw prints it had left deep in the mud. He had caught malaria that time, and to this day it still flares up. He had gone to Alaska and shot and killed a timber wolf from a helicopter as it flew over the stormy Tundra. That trip he had lost part of his nose from frostbite trying to retrieve its carcass. He had also gone to the Everglades where he had rented an airboat to begin his hunt for alligators. After exhausting hours of setting traps and searching through swamps he finally caught it. But while posing for a picture with the alligator, holding its jaws open only with his hand and foot, his fingers slipped causing the gators mouth to snap shut. He lost a few toes that day. Today he hides the missing digits with a pair of alligator skin boots. He attributed these accidents to bad luck, but others blamed it on his stupidity. Bruce fist became interested in hunting because of his line of work, or rather because of his boredom at work. He spent long hours in an office doing paperwork for his slaughterhouse, a business passed down from his father. But the only problem was a slaughterhouse isn’t very exciting. It just kills cows. Bruce needed something more alive and masculine. He would have liked to be one of those men who climbed Mount Everest, but sadly he didn’t have the right physique for it. Hunting suited him quite well because he was already comfortable with death. He liked to compare himself with President Teddy Roosevelt, who was a big game hunter, too. Bruce had had many girlfriends, but they always ended the same with him being dumped. He always put his needs before anyone else’s and was unable to relate to them (he was always better relating with animals). On Bruce’s 40th birthday he looked around at all of his friends who were married and had children and found himself having a midlife crisis. It wasn’t the fact that he was not married that bothered him, but that for the first time he felt old. Turning 40 might have made others feel discouraged about visions that they had not completed, but for Bruce it only intensified his reason to travel to Africa. One of Bruce’s goals was to hunt the “ King of the Jungle“. He had read in “Big Gaming Wyoming” hunting magazine that the lion is considered by many to be one of the most respected of the animals because it is so terrifying. After reading that article he became obsessed with killing the large cat. He arrived two full hours before his flight departure Bruce felt relived not having to worry that he would not make his flight on time. He boarded the plane his ticket in hand as he was guided to business class. Bruce had a lot of money he could always afford first class but he liked to think of himself as one of the “guys”. He sat down next to a man and began to make small talk. The air in the cabin was very dry. He got up every few hours to stretch and walked up and down the isles. He put on his sleeping mask and earplugs he had bought in the airport and went to sleep. After awaking he took off his sleeping mask and removed his earplugs he looked down the isle, and saw that breakfast was being served. He got up and hasty rushed to use the bathroom to wash up. He used a wet cloth and ran it over his face and arms. He looked into the mirror examined his dehydrated face and the dark circles around his eyes. He transferred to the next plane and another until he was looking down through the small twin-engine plane window at the golden African plains below him. more

Resolved Question: Advice on starting a non-profit organization to operate a small FAA part 135 operation in Alaska?

I have the opportunity to go into business with my cousin/colleague by buying out a small FAA Part 135 non-scheduled air charter business in Interior Alaska that we are both employed as pilots for. The company has a fuel truck, a Cessna U206F Stationair 6 on wheels, and floats for it are included. There is also a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser on wheels, that is not included in the sale. The owner is willing to sell the whole company to us for $120K, not including the PA-12. He will take $20K down and finance us at 7% for 5 years. As of yet, neither of us has the financial means nor have been able to secure loans to outright buy the business or cover the $20K down payment. The company has been in operation for 30+ years and the current owner (son of the original founder) is ready to hang up his hat and retire (he has made a very well living from his airline and other business ventures). This company once was much larger, with scheduled flights throughout Interior Alaska, many more aircraft, and pilots. Due to various reasons including slower business in hunting/guiding operations, closings of nearby goldmines and general economic recession, flying business in Alaska is not as profitable as it once was. However, once aspect of the business has not seen recession. That is of local residents and natives needing to travel through the state for personal/medical/professional reasons. Through my own observation throughout my life, and being an Alaska Native myself, (mostly Yupik Eskimo along with a few Eurpoean descents) I think a non-profit orginization providing air transportation services to the peoples of Alaska (native and non-native) would better serve the interests of the residents in a state that almost completely depends on aviation for normal day-to-day life as well as emergency medical service. I was raised in Alaska, around aircraft, have been flying for over 10 years with 6 years professional experience and have watched the cost of flying within the state more than triple. Having the professional experience I do, as well as professional contacts as managers and pilots, (current and former) of several air carriers in the state, I also know of the direct and indirect operating costs and the profit margins associated with operating aircraft charter businesses. From my experience profit margins of $100-$200 per hour of aircraft operation are very common (small business, low-overhead, to larger high-overhead part 135 scheduled operators). My former employer operating a scheduled commuter/charter business with 2 Piper Cherokee 6's and a Piper Navajo Chieftain was netting just over $200,000 in profit annually, with just 2 pilots, the owner and myself. I understand costs of an airline, including office overhead, aircraft loans, fuel, maintenance, pilot payroll, insurance, as well as other maintenance surpises unavoidable with aircraft. My question is, could it really be feasible to run a "non-profit airline", or are my figures a bit off the mark? Many airlines (both large and very small) have failed miserably trying to MAKE a profit. Could an airline possibly survive by being able to substantially lower prices while remaining solvent, and would this really make enough difference to ramp up business enough to be successful? I am working on a business plan to pitch to the board of directors of my native corporation to gain interest in such a venture. Operating a non-profit flightschool run completely on grants, scholarships, and donations to increase local/native hire is another vision of mine (I earned my commercial pilot ratings the hard way, blood, sweat, and tears to pay for school, for an individual with any less financial means would be a dream buster) Applying for grants and scholarship funding was nothing but a waste of time and a hinderance to achieving my goals. Even in a receding economy, aviation will not go away in Alaska. I would really appreciate input on this matter, thank you all who took the time to read through this long-winded question. If any of you have a better idea, I'm open to suggestions. more

Resolved Question: Advice on creating a non-profit FAA Part 135 non-scheduled air charter service?

I have the opportunity to go into business with my cousin/colleague by buying out a small FAA Part 135 non-scheduled air charter business in Interior Alaska that we are both employed as pilots for. The company has a fuel truck, a Cessna U206F Stationair 6 on wheels, and floats for it are included. There is also a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser on wheels, that is not included in the sale. The owner is willing to sell the whole company to us for $120K, not including the PA-12. He will take $20K down and finance us at 7% for 5 years. As of yet, neither of us has the financial means nor have been able to secure loans to outright buy the business or cover the $20K down payment. The company has been in operation for 30+ years and the current owner (son of the original founder) is ready to hang up his hat and retire (he has made a very well living from his airline and other business ventures). This company once was much larger, with scheduled flights throughout Interior Alaska, many more aircraft, and pilots. Due to various reasons including slower business in hunting/guiding operations, closings of nearby goldmines and general economic recession, flying business in Alaska is not as profitable as it once was. However, once aspect of the business has not seen recession. That is of local residents and natives needing to travel through the state for personal/medical/professional reasons. Through my own observation throughout my life, and being an Alaska Native myself, (mostly Yupik Eskimo along with a few Eurpoean descents) I think a non-profit orginization providing air transportation services to the peoples of Alaska (native and non-native) would better serve the interests of the residents in a state that almost completely depends on aviation for normal day-to-day life as well as emergency medical service. I was raised in Alaska, around aircraft, have been flying for over 10 years with 6 years professional experience and have watched the cost of flying within the state more than triple. Having the professional experience I do, as well as professional contacts as managers and pilots, (current and former) of several air carriers in the state, I also know of the direct and indirect operating costs and the profit margins associated with operating aircraft charter businesses. From my experience profit margins of $100-$200 per hour of aircraft operation are very common (small business, low-overhead, to larger high-overhead part 135 scheduled operators). My former employer operating a scheduled commuter/charter business with 2 Piper Cherokee 6's and a Piper Navajo Chieftain was netting just over $200,000 in profit annually, with just 2 pilots, the owner and myself. I understand costs of an airline, including office overhead, aircraft loans, fuel, maintenance, pilot payroll, insurance, as well as other maintenance surpises unavoidable with aircraft. My question is, could it really be feasible to run a non-profit airline, or are my figures a bit off the mark? Many airlines (both large and very small) have failed miserably trying to MAKE a profit. Could an airline survive by being able to substantially lower prices while remaining solvent, and would this really make enough difference to ramp up business enough to be successful? I am working on a business plan to pitch to the board of directors of my native corporation to gain interest in such a venture. Operating a non-profit flightschool run completely on grants and scholarships to increase local/native hire is another vision of mine (I earned my commercial pilot ratings the hard way, blood, sweat, and tears to pay for school) Applying for grant and scholarship funding was nothing but a waste of time and a hinderance to achieving my goals. Even in a receding economy, aviation will not go away in Alaska. I would really appreciate input on this matter, thank you all who took the time to read through this long-winded question. If any of you have a better idea, I'm open to suggestions.I guess I meant creating a non-profit orginization that would own this part 135 operation, (I'm no business major, correct me if needed) more

Resolved Question: Does a German citizen traveling to Alaska on foot need a Visa to enter Alaska?

Friend of mine is a German citizen traveling through northern Canada. She wants to go to Alaska while she is up here. Does she need a visa to enter if she is on foot/bus?. The only information we can come up with relates to air travel. Are there any other requirements? more

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I've been trying to find a round trip ticket in the lower $200 range but it seems that the majority are somewhere around $275ish. I'd prefer Alaska Airlines but I'm really not that picky. I'd leave on a weekend day and come back on a week day; if that makes a huge difference. more

Resolved Question: Does Pelosi sound like a hypocrite to you?

Pelosi wants to spend $15,000 an hour using an Air Force jet to travel from Washington to her home in San Francisco! Remember how the media raked Gov. Palin over the coals when she spent $800 to travel to her home in Alaska? You just have to love these frugal Democrats. "...Pelosi's request for regular use of a U.S. Air Force C-32 - the same plane that flies the vice president and first lady. She wants to travel in luxury. The Air Force jet is the same size and airframe as the Boeing 757-200, which carries about 300 passengers. The C-32 boasts 42 business-class seats - plus a wood-paneled state room, big-screen TV, full-size bed and crew of 16, including uniformed stewards who bring drinks and meals on request. Oh, and an open bar. Cost to taxpayers? Some $15,000 an hour. A round-trip to Rep. Pelosi's home in San Francisco could easily run $300,000. Meanwhile, the same flight on a commercial jet can run less than $300. " http://www.nypost.com/seven/02102007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/air_pelosi_opedcolumnists_richard_miniter.htm more

Resolved Question: Bettles Lodge- Alaska Law- Fired for being Jewish- forced to sleep in a unheated garage- Help!?

I live in Tampa Fl. Last year I found a remote lodge above the Arctic circle and applied for employment. Bettles Lodge offered me a position in writing via email for the winter season from the dates of 12/1 through 4/30/09- The pay was 1800 per month with room and board was included. This turned out to be a scam and I want to make certain this happens to no one else. I arrived in Bettles on 11/30. The owners were out of town and I had the owners daughter to contend with. The job I was hired for was Front Desk/gift shop. The official title was "Indoor all Around" ... My first day I spent shoveling snow all day- My second day was spent putting up Christmas decorations...My third day was back breaking. I was taking inventory outside in minus 30 degree weather followed by meeting a plane and unloading 2,000 pounds of dog food onto a truck. I never once complained. The next few days was spent moping floors and cleaning toilets and doing dishes. I never said a word because I loved being up there. On day 7.... I asked the owners daughter for feedback as to how I was doing. She was very nice. She said she was glad I was there and that I was doing a great job. She apologized profusely for not being around more to give me direction, but said I was doing great. On day 10 she asked me to hang a wreath outside. When she handed the wreath over to me I remarked that it was lovely. She asked if we put up a lot of decorations back home in FL. I told her I am Jewish so we don't really decorate. Her demeanor turned icy cold in that one instant. At lunch that day she called me into her office. She said it was not working out. She stated that she needs a tight knit crew to work with her this season and "Jewish wasn't going to cut it". I was floored. She then went on to say the plane leaves in 30 minutes and she demanded I was packed up and on that plane. I asked about my paycheck. She said she spoke with her Mom and there was a travel voucher waiting for me back to Florida at the Fairbanks Airport and that was going to "serve as my pay". I said absolutely not. She told me I had no choice followed with a "Sue me"....Please note: I was in a town of a pop: 6. She would not let employees use the phone, there was no Internet, and I was at her mercy. When she refused to pay me I threatened her with the Alaska Board of Labor. She said her dad was the mayor of Bettles and that it would get me nowhere. Ok, now here is where it gets very ugly....The plane out that day was canceled due to poor weather. The owners daughter would not let me back into the living quarters because she said they had problems in the past with terminated employees vandalizing their property. She was perplexed as what to do with me so she called her Mom, and her Mom told her to make me sleep in the garage (NO HEAT Minus 33 degrees below zero) I had to huddle under 6 blankets for warmth and I am not exaggerating when I tell you I nearly froze to death. The next morning I was on the plane to Fairbanks. Upon arrival I tried to buy my own ticket back to Tampa. Everything was booked solid that day. I then told the agent I should have a ticket voucher waiting for me- There was. A ticket to Orlando. I told the agent I need to go to Tampa. She told me the person who arranged my ticket did not pay for it but rather used air miles.... Alaska Airlines only flies to Orlando and so that is where I had to go. . I called Bettles and was told "take a bus we have done enough" and hung up on. I worked my butt off up there for nearly two weeks. Was fired without reason, treated poorly, and I feel abused. I kid you not when I tell you everything I write here is without exaggeration. I have gone on the EEOC web site but I am reading they will not take action against a company with less then 15 employees. Bettles Lodge only has 4 employees. I have printed forms to file with the Alaska Labor Board to get my paycheck, but it's a slow process. I feel so victimized and don't want anyone else to have to go through what I just did. Please note: I spoke to the one other lodge in Bettles named "spirit Lodge" They claim that this is a common issue with Bettles Lodge and a joke with the locals. They are willing to credit my story as well. Do I have a legitimate lawsuit? more

Resolved Question: 15 quiz Earth/Space science worksheet questions (help)?

I know some seem easy but I would like to be certain. Any help is appreciated. 1. Which one of the following is NOT necessary for thunderstorm development? a) lifting action b) sufficient moisture in the atmosphere for cloud development c) high wind speeds d) unstable air 2. Which of the following statements is FALSE? a) Warm air is less dense than cold air. b) The cumulus stage of a thunderstorm usually features heavy rains. c) The first stage of a thunderstorm's development is the cumulus stage. 3. The name we give to the cloud associated with the mature stage of a thunderstorm is: a) cumulus b) towering cumulus c) cumulonimbus d) fog 4. We use __________ to measure the heat in the air. 5. Which of the following geographic regions would be the best absorber of heat energy? a) The smooth sandy beaches of Virginia b) Rough, icy snow packs of Alaska c) The dark plowed Kansas corn fields d) The green forests of the Smokey Mountains e) Rough, transparent water of California beaches 6. The measure of the weight of air above us is called air __________. 7. When a cold front meets a warm front, we may experience __________. a) rain b) precipitation c) snow d) All of the above 8. Cold, dry air masses __________ and __________ air masses. a) rise; are replaced by warm, moist b) rise; flow toward warm, more moist c) sink; flow toward warmer, more moist d) sink; are replaced by warm, moist e) None of the above 9. Wind is the movement of __________. a) sand b) tides c) clouds d) air 10. Which of the following is the MOST destructive force associated with tornadoes? a) Heavy rains. b) The explosive pressure difference between the inside of a home and the lower pressure outside due to the tornado. c) The destructive pressure of the high winds associated with the tornado. d) The flying debris or "missiles" that travel with the tornado. 11. True or False? When the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Watch, it means that a tornado has been sighted. 12. Fog forms whenever there is a loss of heat from the earth through __________. a) radiation b) evaporation c) condensation d) frost e) strong winds 13. Relative humidity is a ratio of __________. a) moist air to dry air b) how much water vapor is in the air compared to how much the air can hold at that temperature c) how much heat air can hold with a given moisture d) how much water air can hold at a given temperature e) warm air to dry air 14. A large body of water affects the climate by keeping places near it __________ in winter and __________ in summer. a) warmer...cooler b) cooler...warmer 15. Changes in the earth's atmosphere over a short period of time are referred to as __________. a) meteorology b) climate c) weather d) geography e) climatology more

Resolved Question: How can I travel to Ketchikan Alaska?

I am planning a trip to Alaska this coming June,I would like to take Amtrak to Vancouver BC,and some other means of transportation from Vancouver BC to Ketchikan Alaska.Is there daily ferry's ?, only air flights or is there a way to drive,and how far is it? more

Resolved Question: did you see the proff palin was right about russin planes near alaska?

News > World Russian flights smack of Cold War U.S. fighters ID bombers near Alaska Rowan Scarborough (Contact) Thursday, June 26, 2008 Comment Print Listen Font Size Share Got a Question? You Report Russian bombers have stepped up provocative flight exercises off the Alaskan coast, reminiscent of Cold War incursions designed to rattle U.S. air defenses. U.S. Northern Command, which protects North American airspace, told The Washington Times that TU-95 Bear bombers on 18 occasions the past year have skirted a 12-mile air defense identification zone that protects Alaska. The incursions prompted F-15s and F-22 Raptor fighters to scramble from Elmendorf Air Force Base and intercept the warplanes. The last incident happened in May. The venerable propeller-driven TU-95 came to symbolize the Cold War, as did its counterpart, the U.S. B-52 Stratofortress. "They have flown close enough to deem it necessary to ID and monitor them," said Maj. Allen Herritage, a base spokesman. "They come. We ID. We go back to our base. They go back to their base." Elmendorf is headquarters for the Alaskan region of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Air defense identification zones are military boundaries designed to guard the U.S. and Canada against attack. To enter the zones legally, pilots must file flight plans with air controllers. Russian bombers do not file flight plans, so U.S. and Canadian jets are required to scramble to identify the planes and warn them away from the area. "They have not been filing a flight plan and that is the problem," Maj. Herritage said. Moscow's sophisticated show of force has some in the Pentagon paying more attention to the long-term goals of a Russian military, which is being rebuilt with proceeds from the country's huge oil and gas revenues. NORAD is more sensitive than ever to wayward aircraft, given the Sept. 11 attacks by hijackers and the lack of military coordination at the time to track, and perhaps destroy, the planes. Adm. Michael G. Mullen, the Joint Chiefs chairman, talked on Monday of "the challenges we have with a resurgent Russia" while addressing Pentagon workers at a town-hall-style meeting. Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., chief of NorthCom, said earlier this month that "I think the Russians are not a near-term military threat," while noting they had "renewed" military flights over the polar region. This is the route U.S. or Russian bombers would travel to bomb the other's country. "I think we do have to make sure, you know, post-9/11 world, that we never let an unidentified aircraft come into our airspace, and that we determine who they are and what they're doing, and if it is a Russian aircraft on a training mission, we allow them to continue to do their job," Gen. Renuart said on WUSA-TV's "This Week in Defense News." Although Gen. Renuart downplayed the incursions, other air-power authorities said Vladimir Putin, as Russian president, began flexing his military's muscle last year as a message to Washington. "Putin is trying to get the military rejuvenated and trying to show they are a military power," said retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas G. McInerney, who commanded NORAD's Alaska region. "He's doing it for a whole host of things. It's really muscle-flexing." When told that 18 Russian incursions had been reported in 12 months, Mr. McInerney said, "That's a lot." Mr. Putin, who relinquished the presidency in May and is now prime minister, has been at odds with President Bush over NATO expansion and the invasion of Iraq. At times, he has made strong anti-U.S. statements that stirred Cold War memories. A NorthCom statement to The Times said, "Russia has indicated in open press reporting its intention to proceed with navigation and operational training." Mr. McInerney said the incursions are the most sophisticated since the Cold War. He made the assessment based on an Air Force briefing he received last fall at Elmendorf. Agence France-Presse/Getty Images PUSHING IT: A U.S. warplane (right) intercepts a TU-95 Bear, a Russian plane commonly used during the Cold War, in February. The American plane escorted the bomber away from a carrier south of Japan after the Russian plane came threateningly close. The retired general called the exercises "coordinated attacks coming into our air defense identification zone. They are very sophisticated attack training maneuvers. These incursions are far more sophisticated than anything we had seen before." He said the Russian army air force is launching Bear bombers from Tiksi on the Arctic Ocean and Anadyr in Siberia. They are flying against the air defense identification zone from both the polar caps and from the south. The Air Force statement said it has "monitored Russian aircraft taking off from a variety of air bases across their country THE POINT IS MR. DALE, DEMS ARE ALL OVER HERE SAYING PALINS LIYING, OR DUMB! WHEN FACED WITH FACTS ALL THEY HAVE IS SPIN! more

Resolved Question: Why doesn't Palin know anything about leading the US?

Two weeks prep time, Interview airs on a FRIDAY (last day in the news cycle), conducted in Alaska (for home court advantage) and Charlie Gibson. They completely controlled the playing field. THE PREP “Numerous McCain aides are involved in the preparation, and staffers stressed that all under the McCain-Palin umbrella were operating as one unit. Traveling with her and working with the press are Tracey Schmitt and Tucker Eskew. Schmitt worked on both Bush campaigns and ran the Republican National Committee communications shop before leaving a year ago to work for a biopharma company. Eskew is a longtime GOP strategist who was a top aide in the first Bush campaign. She still showed not one iota of knowledge about anything?When all leaders have staffers prep them, don't they at least have a basic grasp of world and domestic affairs? more

Resolved Question: Can a 7th month pregnant woman have her water break and travel 5 hrs on a plane? Air pressure is not allowed.?

I am astounded by the STORY of Sarah Palin's 5th birth. It is unbelievable that a 7 month pregnant woman would not go straight to the hospital after her water broke while she was in Texas. How could you get in a plane to Alaska instead of rushing to the nearest hospital? The air pressure of the airplane is not allowed for late term pregnancy. more

Resolved Question: Anyone know where I can find the following list of books online to read for free as an ebook?

I need to read: Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough and Michael Braungart and one book from the following list: Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy At age nine, Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer. When she returned to school with a third of her jaw removed, she faced the cruel taunts of classmates. In this strikingly candid memoir, Grealy tells her story of great suffering and remarkable strength. A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nazar Nasar has written a notable biography of mathematical genius John Forbes Nash (b. 1928), a founder of game theory, a RAND Cold War strategist and winner of a 1994 Nobel Prize in economics. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Blink is about the first two seconds of looking--the decisive glance that knows in an instant. The Bookseller of Kabul* by Asne Seierstad A reporter lives with a modern Afghan family and finds out what life is like in that war torn country. Bringing Down the House* by Ben Mezrich "Shy, geeky, amiable" MIT grad Kevin Lewis, was, Mezrich learns at a party, living a double life winning huge sums of cash in Las Vegas casinos. Chinese Cinderella* by Adeline Yen May This is the aubiography of an unwanted daughter who surpasses everyone's expectations. Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gwande Medical professionals make mistakes, learn on the job, and improvise much of their technique and self-confidence. Gawande's tales are humane and passionate reminders that doctors are people, too. Freakonomics… by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Though the idea of reading an economics text may bring to mind nightmarish visions of incomprehensible facts, figures and graphs, this book is refreshingly accessible and engrossing. Gifted Hands… by Ben Carson An autobiography of a black man who is one of today's leading neurosurgeons. While pursuing his career, Carson encountered prejudice, negative peer pressure, and politics in getting a job. His sense of humor, faith in God, patience, and his belief in the work ethic come through without preaching. Panic in Level 4 by Richard Preston Kaffir Boy* by Mark Mathabane In this powerful account of growing up black in South Africa, a young writer makes us feel intensely the horrors of apartheid. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings* by Maya Angelou This is the first book in poet Maya Angelou's five volume autobiography. It chronicles the traumatic and happy events of her early years. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Krakauer pieces together the last two years of the life of Chris McCandless, a WoodsonHigh School graduate who gave away all of his money and possessions and travelled to Alaska. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Ever wondered just what climbing Mount Everest would be like? You'll know after reading this memoir. Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel Everyone knows that Galileo Galilei dropped cannonballs off the leaning tower of Pisa, developed the first reliable telescope, and was convicted by the Inquisition for holding a heretical belief--that the earth revolved around the sun. But did you know he had a daughter? Lucifer’s Legacy by Frank Close Is the universe perfectly balanced? Physicist Frank Close looks at symmetry and the deep structures of the universe in his luminescent book Lucifer's Legacy. The Moon by Whale Light by Diane Ackerman A unique blend of poetic essays and scientific descriptions of usually unlovely animals. On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follet This is the true and inspirational story of a daring rescue during the height of the tension between the U.S. and Iran after the fall of the Shah. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand This is the story of the most famous race horse who ever lived in the US. An unpromising colt at first, Seabiscuit's spirit amazes his trainers and influences the lives of countless Americans. Shakespeare by Bill Bryson Little is known about Shakespeare’s life, and in this biography Bryson makes no attempt to expand on the known details, as other authors have. Starting by presenting the paucity of facts, he goes on to sketch the life of the worlds greatest playwright, from Stratford to London and back again. Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard P. Feynman What seems to be a bunch of hilarious yarns turns into a running commentary on what constitutes authentic knowledge: learning by understanding, not by rote; refusal to give up on seemingly insoluble problems; and total disrespect for fancy ideas that have no grounding in the real world. Teen Angst by Ned Vizzini Nineteen-year-old Vizzini recounts his comical and intelligent experiences as a teenager coming of age in New York City. This Boy’s Life: A Memoir by Tobias Wolff Teenaged Wolff moves with his divorced mother from Florida to Utah to Washington State to escape her violent boyfriend. When she remarries, Wolff finds himself in a bitter battle of wills with his abusive stepfather, a contest more

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Okay i was looking to buy a car on craigslist And i emailed them for more information asking about the mileage. And this is what they replied. It is in EXCELLENT condition; the body and paint are great, no scratches and no dents; the interior is clean; it has never been involved in an accident. I'm an US Air Force Lt. currently stationed in Alaska, car is here with me. I can have it shipped from here by an US Air Force cargo plane so there won't be any additional shipping costs. Also I can arrange for a truck to transport the car to your home address or, if you like, you can pick it up from the nearest airport in your area. The shipping will take up to 6-7 days, depending on your location. As I'm unable to travel in the near future and I don't have anyone back home to help me with the sale I decided to make this transaction through eBay. So how this actually works? Simple: the buyer sends the payment to eBay and they hold the money until the car is delivered; I ship the car to US; I get my money only after the buyer receives the car and makes sure everything is as agreed. I believe this protects both buyer and seller and it's the right way to do this. The final price is $6,100 including shipping and delivery to your home address. So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible. Isn't this a scam? more

Resolved Question: Where do you think Malcolm Wilkerson and his family lived??

I'd say CALIFORNIA Why?? 1) Because in several ocasions they said they were near Mexico (Old Mrs.Old, Halloween: Raoul and Consuelo and when Reese marries Ida's friend, Dewey spilled chili in his eyes with a sign backwards in the restaurant: SE HABLA ESPANOL) 2) License plates: In 1st, 2nd and 3rd seasons, Hal's blue Dodge car and the Caravan minivan had California plates 3) It was very far from Alaska and francis took the Pacific route (He called Eric from Bellingham, Washington) 3) Weather: California has much better weather than other states and they could stand without A/C, though they filled bags with cool air from Stevie's house. And in an episode, Hal said that it had'nt been snowing about year and a half, though one day Lois mentioned SPRING VALLEY area, which is a suburb to SAN DIEGO 5) Traffic Jam episode: Dewey found some migrant hispanic workers, and then he traveled in a pick up with them. 6) School building: They were open-area. OR WHAT DO YOU THINK?? more

Resolved Question: how long will it take to travel by air from alaska to newzealand- 1) going east 2) going west?

Resolved Question: Have any of you driven from south Texas to Alaska, and...?

if so, what tips can you give me as I plan such a road trip for myself for this coming October? I have been to Alaska four times, but I've always traveled by air. I have friends who are there, and am considering relocating there, myself. I will have about a month to work with, and I will be making the trip either alone or with my dog. I'm a little afraid of driving through mountains and could use any tips or wisdom you might have for that. Also, I'm interested in knowing what the best route might be (from San Antonio to Anchorage, Alaska.), taking gas stations and motels into consideration. I will be driving my Ford Ranger pickup truck. Would you recommend I take the AlCan Hwy, or the ferry from Washington to Alaska? Thanks for any and all help, tips, info you can provide! more

Resolved Question: Checking your car seat during flights?

Does it cost extra to check a car seat? My husband, my 2 month old son and I are traveling to Alaska next week. We did not purchase a third seat as my child is considered a "lap child". However, we are going to need his car seat for the rental car when we reach our destination. My question is this, is a car seat considered "extra luggage" when checked? As in, if both my husband and I bring one piece of checked luggage do we have to pay the extra fee for checking the car seat as well? I have heard that air lines make exceptions with the checked luggage policy for car seats, but I don't know. I looked at the airline's website (North Western Airlines) and they weren't really clear on this. If not we will just use one suitcase and check the car seat in lieu of the other one, but we would like to avoid this. more

Resolved Question: Does it cost extra to check a car seat?

My husband, my 2 month old son and I are traveling to Alaska next week. We did not purchase a third seat as my child is considered a "lap child". However, we are going to need his car seat for the rental car when we reach our destination. My question is this, is a car seat considered "extra luggage" when checked? As in, if both my husband and I bring one piece of checked luggage do we have to pay the extra fee for checking the car seat as well? I have heard that air lines make exceptions with the checked luggage policy for car seats, but I don't know. I looked at the airline's website (North Western Airlines) and they weren't really clear on this. If not we will just use one suitcase and check the car seat in lieu of the other one, but we would like to avoid this. more

Resolved Question: Alaska air miles. How to figure usage?

I've got 20,000 miles to use once. Is there any way to figure out ahead of time the amount of air miles I could fly or a $ amount without booking a lot of trips. I want to maximize their use and am flexible about travel plans. more

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Turkeys can reproduce without having sex The average NFL player's career lasts only 3 1/2 years More than 150,000,000,000 pieces of mail are delivered each year in the U.S! More than 2 million documents will be lost by the IRS this year At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee Seaweed is used to thicken icecream Dentists in medieval Japan extracted teeth by pulling them out with their fingers There are more female than male millionaires in the United States Alaska has a sand desert with dunes over 100 feet high During the filming of 'Apocalypse Now', director Francis Ford Coppola threatened suicide several times and lost 100 pounds A rat can fall from a five story building without injury Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree You can't create a folder called 'con' in Microsoft more

Resolved Question: Any travel advice for my June trip to Alaska?

Dave in Kenai gave good advice last year and anyone else is welcome to chip in. I'm taking my 70 year old mom to AK in June, she just retired from a pretty physical. I was in AK in 2003. I've got the air tickets. It might be possible to tweak travel days but for now: Arrive ANC Mon 1230 AM, pick up rental car, go sleep. The next travel date is Saturday 1 PM leave ANC; 7PM arv Barrow; stay 23 hrs; leave for NYC Sun 6:20 PM. My wants: trip to Denali national park for 1.5-2 days. 1.5 days in Seward for the fjord tour (Last time I was in Seward our boat turned back due to ocean waves- I really want to see a good fjord tour. I've considered going to Valdez instead and will keep it as a back-up just in case) Orig planned on drive to Fairbanks/Chena Hot Springs on route to Arctic Circle but with the flight to BRW, the long trip north seems pointless. some activities for mom: sea-kayaking; lazy river-rafting, light hiking, lots of driving. more

Resolved Question: Cheapest way to Alaska?

I'm currently in buffalo,NY now and Ｉam thinking about travelling to fairbanks,Alaska.But I find the air ticket way too expensive,mostly over 900 USD. is there any good idea to go to alaska in a rather cheaper way? more

Resolved Question: Why is it quicker to travel by air from London to Alaska via the North pole than via Canada?

this is under geography. more

Resolved Question: What is the process of trading Alaska Air Miles to British Airways? Can you do it online, and if so, where?

Do you need to do this with a travel agent or with Alaska Airline agents. more

Resolved Question: Since these Disasters are happening, are you glad I inform them to you R&S posters?

2007-08-23: Ethiopia: Eruption of Volcano Kills 5 2007-08-20: Thousands flee as hurricane hits Jamaica 2007-08-20: Alaska volcano could be on the verge of massive eruption 2007-08-20: Indonesian volcano 'threatens hundreds' Volcano on August 18, 2007. Incandescent lava is visible below the summit crater area. A dilute ash cloud rises a few hundred meters above the ground surface-http://www.avo.alaska.edu/ 2007-08-16: 6.5 Quake Strikes Aleutian Islands 2007-08-16: Peru Stages Rescue Operation as Quake Kills 60 Alaska volcano could be on the verge of massive eruption By JAMES HALPIN The Associated Press ANCHORAGE — One of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian arc could be working toward a massive, explosive eruption that could affect air travel, scientists said Thursday. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003840015_webvolcano17m.html more

Resolved Question: Where would i live if i worked on helicopters?

I am interested in aviation. I use to work on the B-1bomber in the AF. I wanted to know if I worked on helicopters what major bases are there and WHERE for all different aircraft? An online map will be the best. I wanted to travel with the Air Force but my job only had two locations, South Dakota and Texas and I left the Air Force because of that. First I want to narrow it down to aircraft; if black hawks have better locations like Alaska and Germany, great but if there mainly in Kansas I want to work on a different aircraft. Location is very important to me and my fiancé because I want her to have good job opportunities in or around major cities, and we have to be happy. I've been trying to research this for a while so please help me out. I just need a map of helicopter aviation units across the country and overseas. And I know where I get based is not guaranteed just please give me an idea what to look forward to. more

Resolved Question: What Airline Credit Card are you using?

My friend said that Alaska Airlines Visa is the best, but I want to shop around and learn from the people who use their airline credit card miles for traveling. Aside from air miles, what are the other perks? Is the annual APR worth it? more

Resolved Question: What is the cheapest way to travel from Seattle to Alaska.?

All answers would help. Any web sites. It doesnt matter if its by Air, boat, land or any other way, what are some cheap ways and how much are they? more

Resolved Question: are you driving to alaska? share some tips...?

a couple of tips i know of, dont drive, take the fairy and enjoy some sightseeing if you are going to alaska for a vacation have a travel agent book your tourist recreational events. I recommend flying instead of driving, the highways through canada are littered with dead and other vehicles. the cost of gas can go to luxury hotel rooms or car rentals and with less stress. If you do have to drive, One mechanic insisted that people take at least 3000$ dollars with them. or at least have access to such finances. anchorage is beautiful during spring and summer. and the air is much cleaner throughout the year, except when major cities go through spring thaw and before the streets are cleaned from dust and gravel which is used to drive on the ice and snow. Have fun and enjoy.how did i type fairy instead of ferry? lol it must be my alzheimers more

Resolved Question: Kotzebue, Alaska: ever been there?

we are an isolated community that is reachable mainly by air from the outside world, although there is intervillage travel by boat and snowmachine. I'm just curious as to how many people in Yahoo! answers have ever been here. When? Why? How long? more

Resolved Question: Rank these in order of preference: Hawaii, Alaska, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, Wyoming?

For me, from most to least preferred: 1. Texas: great people, beautiful and diverse place, you'd be crazy not to love it. Oh, and the Texas pride! 2. Georgia: gorgeous women, ATL is awesome, it's da South! 3. Hawaii: the most beautiful place on God's earth. 4. Wyoming: breath in the fresh, clean mountain air. Pretty laid back folks, too. 5. South Dakota: frigid winters, a little too midwestern, but still like Wyoming in terms of "open air" feel. 6. Wisconsin: Milwaukee and Madison are cool, but that's it. 7. Kentucky: I've traveled the state--can you say RUDE people? It's also run down and redneck-ish. 8. Alaska: Man is it beautiful. Man, is it uber-frigid? more

Resolved Question: What is there to do in Anchorage, Alaska?

I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB. more

Resolved Question: Do you need a passport if you're traveling from CA to Alaska?

My friends and I are planning on going to Alaska for the summer. We live in California. One of them says we need a passport. Another one says we don't. We are confused, since we are flying there, but aren't sure if the "flying over" Canada would require us to. We won't stop in Canadian territory. Is the passport necessary since we're going by air, or what exactly do we need? more

Resolved Question: Traveling from U.S to outside without paperwork?

Have a friend who came to states as visitor and passport/visa has expired. So her status is non-resident i guess,, but she does have CA drivers license tho. My question is can she travel Hawaii or Alaska or Carribean thur air? Or is there any place outside instates where she can travel just with her drivers license? She is actually looking for any nice honeymoon place. more

Resolved Question: Which glacier in Alaska should I see by helicopter?

We are taking an inside passage cruise in early June and only have one opportunity to see a glacier via helicopter or puddle jumper. I will be traveling to the following destinations Ketichkan, Juneau, Ancorage, Denali, and Mt. Mckinley Princess lodge near Talketna. Please advise which glacier will be the best to see via air. Thanks! more