Alaska Air Group says “unprecedented” impacts from COVID-19 caused a sharp decline in passenger bookings during the first three months of 2020, continuing into April and May.
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All Carnival-brand Alaska cruises canceled for 2020
The 2,124-passenger Carnival Spirit was scheduled to make 22 trips to Alaska this summer. Half of the sailings were canceled last month. Monday’s announcement nixes the remaining 11.
While Alaska vacations are on hold, would-be tourists find ways to support local businesses from afar
Even though many of the canceled Alaska cruise sailings have been rescheduled for next year, some tourists are looking for ways to support local businesses in the meantime.
Juneau city manager says he expects service and personnel cuts
Local government is one of Juneau’s biggest employers. The city, which includes the school district, hospital and airport, budgets for about 1,800 full-time equivalent jobs a year.
Alaska Airlines will require masks for passengers and employees
Passengers will be required to wear masks while in the airport and on planes.
ConocoPhillips to cut Alaska oil production by 100,000 barrels per day
ConocoPhillips says it will cut oil production in Alaska by about 100,000 barrels per day for the month of June. That’s about half of Conoco’s daily production in the state, and roughly a fifth of the crude that typically flows down the trans-Alaska pipeline.