Category Archives: Anchorage International (ANC)
LAX-Tokyo Flight Diverted After Man Causes Disturbance
April 7, 2010 — 10:22 am PDT
Updated April 21, 2010 — 3:40 pm PDT
AA (Credit: Darren Popik)
A British national was arrested this weekend after he caused a disturbance aboard a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo.
John James Leigh, 56, is alleged to have become belligerent with flight crew Saturday aboard American Airlines Flight 169 after they refused to keep serving him drinks.
As a result of the inebriated passenger’s behavior, the flight was diverted to Anchorage.
Alaska’s Lake Hood: World’s Largest Seaplane Base
June 16, 2009 — 3:43 pm PDT
Updated April 1, 2010 — 3:46 pm PDT
Lake Hood Seaplane Base (image courtesy www.alaska-map.org)
For people living in remote rural areas surrounded by water, but where roads are scarce, there’s one mode of transportation that’s essential — the seaplane.
Seaplanes are a common sight along the rugged coastal regions of places like British Columbia and Alaska. They deliver needed supplies of food and other essentials to many small communities.
One place to see these planes in action is in Alaska’s largest city.
FlyGirl Blog from Alaska
June 24, 2008 — 4:07 pm PDT
Updated April 5, 2010 — 4:09 pm PDT
AeroChannel’s FlyGirl columnist, Katie O’Brien, is blogging about her summer travel experiences.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008, 11:15 p.m. PDT
Landed safe and sound at LAX. It’s really crowded in the Alaska terminal…people are sprawled all over every available inch of chair and floor space. Seems like some of the red-eye flights to Seattle and Anchorage are backed up. Beyond the terminal, LAX is not too crowded. I will (finally) give in and admit that when I’m headed to my own warm bed, it is nice not to wait at baggage claim. But I would have enjoyed more shoe options. I’ll never totally give in on this packing issue.
