Originally Posted by og
The only problem with any of the PenAir flights down the chain is the fish factories - they'll block book every possible seat on some flights just to move their workers as the "catch" demands. The only way to get on then is to pay the US$500 ANC-DUT. This must be a real money maker now that the SAABs are pretty near 100% sure of landing in DUT whereas the old 732s were lucky if they COULD land in DUT (with the dodgy winds and cumulo granite clouds).
One needs to be aware of who's processing what where, and work around it. Any travel in SW Alaska requires a good deal of patience and flexibility of schedule - not the best bet for many RTWers or those doing seagull/MR trips.
The jets at DUT were always a dicey proposition. Reeve's YS-11 was the perfect plane for the route, albeit I think it topped out around 200 knots so not exactly a lightening bolt.