Thread: Nonrev Correspondent - Phoenix

I'll check with a few people who go up there regularly and have relatives there and let you know. I know it's always a little tough to get there during Fur Rondy but you might be able to get there. I'll be back at work next week and post shortly thereafter.

A few years ago we flew AS from ORD to ANC for Rondy and had no problem - the flight in both directions was mostly open. If I remember correctly I was upgraded on the return. We arrived a few days prior to Rondy and the ice carving contest and left a few days after. We were there for a total of a week or 10 days (don't quite remember any more). Good luck!

Luv2fly, Donna, Randy
Am I understanding you correctly, Alaska is a big tourist destination in the middle of winter? This "Fur Rondy" must be HOT! I just wonder, is there a parade?

Keep'em flying

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ummmm....oh nooooooo, no no ...it is a horrible place to visit in the middle of winter!
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You don't have to convince me, I live in L.A. where when the temperature dips into the 50's they issue cold wave warnings.

BTW, I looked at the website, some of those people don't even have coats on

Keep'em flying

I checked with a couple of people who have gone standby up to Fur Rondy (one last year) and got the latest scoop. Apparently they went just before it began and stayed until after the start of the Iditarod. Essentially she said that they had some difficulty getting up there but felt they would have made it eventually. The flights were pretty full but not at capacity. The agent who went last year was bringing companions so she got on with 4 people. Getting home was less of a problem.

If you really want to make sure you get there either leave early and stay late or buy tickets at least one way. The best time to purchase a ticket between the lower 48 and Alaska is when the pfd fares come out in early October. A sample fare from last year's sale was sea/anc one way $170 plus tax. If you are willing to fly at night you can often get great deals on our website as well.