Alaska Airlines adds inauguration day flight to Juneau

Thursday, November 27, 2014 10:39pm
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Airlines will be adding a flight to Juneau to accommodate the number of travelers who will be attending the upcoming gubernatorial inauguration.

The added flight will depart Anchorage at 8:30 a.m. Monday, arriving in Juneau on 10:10 a.m. The return flight will depart Juneau at 5:15 p.m. and arrive in Anchorage at 7 p.m.

Gov.-elect Bill Walker says he’s honored by the number of Alaskans traveling to the state capital for the event. He says he appreciates the airline’s effort to accommodate the travel demand.

Reservations are required for the flight. One-way fare is $116 before taxes and fees.

The inauguration will take place 11:30 a.m. Monday at Centennial Hall.

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