[Rumor] New Route ANC-YXY (Whitehorse)
Jul 29, 2023, 1:22 pm
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[Rumor] New Route ANC-YXY (Whitehorse)
I heard rumors a while back that AS was looking into ANC-YXY with an E175. Is there any new word on this or was it just something they explored but decided there was not enough demand to make it work or maybe it was a rumor 🤔
Jul 29, 2023, 11:52 pm
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4N operates quite a few charters to the Yukon from FAI... that's for sure...
Jul 30, 2023, 1:24 am
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Jul 30, 2023, 3:52 am
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Jul 30, 2023, 4:55 am
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Whitehorse would be an interesting destination to add to AS' route map but it would be better to have a connection to the main hub at SEA rather than ANC.
Jul 30, 2023, 9:32 am
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Excellent! Now I won’t have to fly via Frankfurt on Condor… it’ll cut the cost but think of the missed miles!
(Just joking — haven’t been to either Anchorage or Whitehorse but know that Condor has summer flights to both…)
(Just joking — haven’t been to either Anchorage or Whitehorse but know that Condor has summer flights to both…)
Jul 30, 2023, 9:52 am
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We went there in the winter to see northern lights. Was a bust, but overall it was a fun trip. AC flies to YXY from YVR. If AS had a flight from SEA, I might be inclined to go back one of these years.
Jul 30, 2023, 11:28 am
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Jul 30, 2023, 11:34 am
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But honestly, with AS’ aircraft resources being so stretched right now I’d be surprised if this was anything besides a rumor. I’d love to see it happen, though.
Jul 30, 2023, 11:39 am
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Whitehorse is one of the most underrated towns in the North. Fun place to go spend a few days (at least in summer, haven’t been there in winter).
Jul 30, 2023, 2:08 pm
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I honestly do not get why it isn’t constantly overrun with tourists to the limits of the infrastructure. It’s spectacular and they’re on the dry side of the mountains so winters are not soggy as a rule.
Jul 30, 2023, 4:17 pm
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Jul 30, 2023, 5:44 pm
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