We flew SFO to ANC on a Monday nonstop on United…read more Once we landed we proceeded to baggage claim. On the down escalator we were greeted by a huge moose. We picked up our check in luggage and proceeded to the taxis outside of arrivals. It was less expensive than a ride share with dynamic pricing in place. Also it would have meant pulling our luggage to another level which was inconvenient. Our taxi ride to our Marriott Anchorage downtown hotel was less than 15 minutes from ANC.

If you're flying into Anchorage Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will be your…read moredestination. One thing I'll give to this airport is it's memorable. You'll never forget where you are with the taxidermy Alaskan animals, the signs, and the shops all reminding visitors where you are. The layout is extremely easy to navigate with clear way-finding signage. Check-in is easy and painless, luggage is easy to find. Every time I've been here everything is on time. TSA lines can grow significantly long during the summer and the airport can become quickly crowded during that time, so don't press your luck during tourist high season. It has plenty of restaurants and quick convenience shops. Last minute tourist shops are here as well, but nothing you can't live without. Airports are always tricky to review because often you don't get a choice. But I truly like this airport because it is so easy to navigate.

What a nicely decorated airport! It was so pretty here! They had so many places that were selling…read moredifferent Alaska sweaters, gear, and souvenirs. There were so many different, beautiful things that were all around the airport like different statues of animals. They had very nice shops and the place was very clean. The bathrooms were pretty decent too. Especially the one downstairs by the rental car services. I really liked the airport there. The chairs were not super uncomfortable and they have outlets everywhere for charging. The signs were put up well because the directions of where to go were very clear. I even ate here and it was really good. I hope to go back soon.

Did anyone notice they jacked up their prices by 1000$ pr round trip right after the dividend came…read moreout ? Thats great marketing. Since must people including myself get the tickets for the winter. The pilots are nice. The Flight Attendants are nice and the food I paid for on the plane in first class was pretty good.

Used this airport for work flights, and the staff were always very professional, kept in constant…read morecontact when the weather was "iffy" and they were unsure they could fly, and the process was seamless including working with the pilots once we got to the island.

My brother in law parks his plane here at Merrill Field. We wanted to go flying so we drove right…read moreup next to it and parked. He did his preflight and we were on our way. Well we stopped and got gas first. Take off and landing was perfect. The ease of use of this airport is outstanding.

A relaxing, spectacular train trip through Alaskan untouched beauty...cliffs, inlets, mountains,…read moreglaciers, forest land...with moose, mountain goats, eagles, trumpeter swans...nowhere on earth can compare. Train is comfortable, quiet with a smooth 4 hour ride each direction. Excellent observation cars and smart, informative and funny tour guides. Alex and Hillary were fabulous! Food is yummy too! Vern the Conductor was absolutely The Best! We really enjoyed getting to know him...and to see how he inspires his young crew mates to be future train conductors/professionals too. Highly recommend Viator...tickets less expensive due to group rate but same service as buying from AK Railroad directly. Don't miss this experience from Anchorage to Seward.

(Review Cross-Posted to Trip Advisor)…read more We booked with Alaska Railroad specifically because they advertised a military discount. Unfortunately, they don't extend that discount to 100% disabled veterans. When we arrived, we were unexpectedly charged an additional $50. The depot was overcrowded with far too few seats, and passengers were expected to tag their own luggage outside before boarding. For the price they charge, the experience felt disorganized and underwhelming. Paying $240 for two one-way tickets was already excessive, especially after learning from our Uber driver that the same trip would have cost about $150. To top it off, the staff was neither understanding nor accommodating. We won't be using Alaska Railroad again, and I can't recommend it to others.

Lake Hood Seaplane Base is something you don't want to miss while visiting Anchorage!…read more 'Course I'm from the lower 48 and we don't have any floatplanes to speak of in Arizona. (We don't have any water to navigate from, so there you go.) The novelty and necessity of the floatplane in Alaska though, that's legendary stuff. This lake has the largest and busiest collection of floatplanes in the world and is certainly something you want to check out while in Anchorage. You'll hear them take off all day long, so go over and see what all the noise is about! The lake itself is charming and reminds me of the lakes in Vermont. Surrounded by colorful trees in the fall, the colorful planes and their little sheds just make a great photo op. I'm a pro photographer and really did like seeing the planes all ready to go on that glassy lake...good stuff. I also like that the planes aren't just for fun, although you can certainly take a flightseeing tour from here. The planes deliver all sorts of things and people to remote areas of Alaska and are likely the link in a really necessary chain for living out here. It's fun to stay while in the parking area and see them come and go. The pilots are really skilled and navigate the transition from sea to sky effortlessly!

The busiest floatplane location in the world. Don't miss an opportunity to drive around to see the…read morelanes or watch the floatplanes taking off and landing. We sat a The Deck restaurant and watched while we ate dinner and the next day parked on the road across the lake near the Anchorage airport to photograph the planes.

Delta: please keep copying Alaska Airlines…read more On a scale of United to 10, Delta gets a 5.5. Delta is OK. It's usually a bit cheaper than Alaska Airlines. It's not quite as good though. I'm frugal grandpa and even I think it's worth paying a little extra to fly on Alaska Airlines. Why? Delta has craft beer and food like Alaska, except they're always out of everything good. No fancy brews for you, Bud/Miller/Coors or water! The seats are cramped compared to Alaska. The free media player in every seat is nice, but the video constantly skips every 20-30 seconds. I found myself just waiting for the next skip to happen, rather than being engaged in the content. Gogo inflight WiFi is worse than Chinese water torture (OK, this is a problem on all flights, I admit) The flight attendants are a bit absent-minded and/or loopy. The best part about Delta is that you can use your Alaska Airlines' frequent flier mileage number INSTEAD of Delta's, which you should do.

Alaska, I love you and in the case of Delta I have to say the same…read more.. Its all good here. Great gate agents, now in B concourse and generally always on time. I get a kick out of the mass of humanity that accumulates in preparation for red-eye flights in and out of ANC. Most of the year, Delta's flights out of ANC depart around 1am immediately following a flight arrival...the terminals are like half way houses for travelers, tourists and other wandering sorts who find themselves out of their hotel or home at a time when they are normally expecting to be asleep. Delta does a good job of keeping the chaos to a minimum, getting the planes loaded and in and out on time. However, there was that one time that a complete drunk made it on board and passed out in an emergency exit row...that was almost comical to watch the flight crew coerse him out of his seat so that a competant individual could man the emergency exit in the event of an emergency. I wanted to beat the idiot sensless but he was already there so why waste the energy, right? These are Delta jets here too so no small planes and generally great on-board service. The flight attendants keep liquored up in the front and sufficiently satisfied in the back to make it through the typically 5 hour flight from ANC to the lower 48. I have flown other airlines in and out of Alaska and find that Delta gives me the best service, best opportunity to upgrade and reliable departures. Oh yah, during the peak travel season they throw in some extra day time departures too...but be prepared to pay for the atypical travel times to Alaska.

The bear experience was a once in a lifetime occurrence that we will never forgot. Seeing the bear…read morein there nature habitat fishing and walking right in front of the platform my wife was standing on was incredible. The customer service that Reese from Katmai Air exhibited was also exceptional. He organized the retrieval of my jacket and wallet that was inadvertently left at the falls. I am very appreciative of the extra effort he put into making this trip unforgettable. I highly recommend this trip and company.

Booking with Katmai Air was easy and straight forward. The itinerary was clear and easy. And on the…read moreday of our departure, they laid out exactly where we needed to go and what we needed to do. Our flights were smooth, and I can't say enough about how good the service was.

Went to Talkeetna with my boyfriend this Summer and have nothing but good things to say about…read moreTalkeetna Taxi! They only took a few minutes to pick us up from downtown after we called them. Really nice driver, and easy ride home. The ride cost less than I thought it would have! Definitely will use again next time I'm in town. Friendly and punctual!

Beware of this Taxi Service. I love Talkeetna and I love the laissez faire attitude everyone in…read moretown has, except when Im trying to get back to my hotel and I call the ONLY TAXI SERVICE IN TOWN to reserve a ride back to our hotel, and he never shows up because his buddies keep jumping in the taxi and he doesnt have enough sense to tell them that others have booked his taxi in advance. Horrible Service. Do not count on this Taxi Service especially if you have any elderly members of your party...this service cannot be counted on...make sure your back at your hotel before the shuttle stops running!!!