Originally Posted by GagaPilot

Wow! Living in ANC, I did a double-take when I read this post. Sure enough, around 11/20 there's some interesting adds to the ANC market that differs considerably from our usual "winter" schedule.

SLC returns 1x daily (usually this is summer only, and the last few years it has only been a few times a week, not daily)
SEA increased to 5x daily (usually 3x daily in the winter)
MSP increased to 2x daily (usually 1x daily in the winter)

Sadly no ATL as we see during the summer. (Wishful thinking, I know).

I'll admit I'm a bit skeptical about this increased frequency sticking around. Especially with the crazy testing/quarantine requirement that makes the airport a complete zoo for arrivals. As a resident it's easy to just select the quarantine option and be on your way, but for non-residents I can imagine it's a total headache. Will watch to see if any get chopped in upcoming Saturday schedule changes.

Though, over the last few months I have noticed the ANC flights being quite full, almost at Covid Capacity on all of the ones I have taken. Lots of people buying E fares as the seat maps are very empty until T-24, then they fill up.

The additions suddenly drop off around the second week of December. Most likely the schedule just hasn't been updated beyond that point. I will probably need to fly to Florida around that time, so will be watching this closely.