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The Seattle-based airline said the cuts are due to decreased demand.

Alaska Airlines Is Cutting Routes From These Major Hubs

It’s the latest carrier to cut back on its flight network as the industry continues to grapple with operational challenges and staffing shortages.

October 7, 2022 04:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now

Art + Culture

The Many Meanings Behind the Northern Lights

Mystical foxes, the torches of gentle giants, spirits kicking around a walrus skull—humans have interpreted the northern lights in many ways over time.

December 30, 2024 09:24 AM

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Bailey Berg

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100

Give your friends and family the travel accessories they’ll actually use.

November 11, 2025 03:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, bread, bagels, olives and cups of tea.

Food + Drink

Noodle Soup, Grilled Fish, Dim Sum: This Is What Breakfast Looks Like in 26 Countries

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

February 3, 2026 12:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

This Bistro Was Just Voted the Best New Restaurant in the United States

New York’s Frenchette won the coveted Best New Restaurant award out of 30 newcomers nominated by the James Beard Foundation this year.

May 7, 2019 01:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

aerial view of United's Boeing 777 flying above clouds

Air Travel News

United Is Adding These New Long-Haul Routes Amid Massive Global Expansion

United will soon have more flights to hubs throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

April 18, 2023 09:35 AM

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Michelle Baran

Glacier National Park (left); Grandma Joy (center); Galapagos (right)

Longreads

94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent

Joy Ryan is already the oldest person to have visited all 63 U.S. national parks. She is currently on a mission with her grandson, Brad, to visit all seven continents.

March 5, 2025 12:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Disney

Walt Disney World Plans to Reopen in July

After 17 weeks shut, the theme parks opt for a phased reopening with limited capacity and no parades or fireworks.

June 23, 2020 02:57 PM

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Nicole Antonio

This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>

International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

The Eastern & Oriental Express rolls through the jungle

Trains

The Eastern & Oriental Express Is Back—With Two New Routes

Tickets are already on sale for the train’s first departures post-pandemic, slated to start in February 2024.

September 12, 2023 04:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Venture Card Raises Its Sign-Up Bonus to 100,000 Miles

Now, the big question: Should you apply for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred?

March 31, 2021 05:23 PM

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Eric Rosen

Cruise

Do You (Really) Need Cruise Travel Insurance?

Here’s everything you need to know about what kind of insurance coverage is truly worth the investment when you book a cruise.

May 18, 2023 08:18 PM

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Fran Golden

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

The 5 Best Credit Cards for Travelers Right Now Have Unprecedented Sign-Up Bonuses and Unexpected Perks

Combine some of the highest-value welcome bonuses we’ve ever seen with perks for travel and home.

July 2, 2025 02:04 PM

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Paul Rubio

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