Although direct flights from Anchorage to Europe won’t resume until the spring, there are some budget-friendly flight options through the Lower 48, writes Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren.
Condor’s last flight from Frankfurt arrived on Sept. 24. We won’t see another scheduled nonstop flight to Europe until May 18. That’s when Condor resumes its seasonal schedule.You’ll save a lot of time taking the nonstops, that’s for sure. But if you want to visit Europe during the fall or winter, the prices are 30% to 40% less, even though you have to fly through the Lower 48 to catch a trans-Atlantic hop.
It’s important to carefully review the rates to understand what you’ll get with your ticket — and what will cost you more money. All of the aforementioned prices are “basic economy” fares. That means you’ll pay extra for a pre-reserved seat and a checked bag. Once you’re booked in the main cabin, the airline will start offering you extra-legroom seats, refundable tickets, meals and other add-ons.
At the time, Alaska Airlines charged $448 round trip to L.A.’s suburban airports: Burbank, Ontario, Long Beach and Orange County. Back then, Alaska Airlines did not fly to LAX. Adjusted for inflation, Alaska’s Anchorage-Burbank ticket would cost $1,375 round trip.
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