AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChilkat River rescue: A commercial tour boat from Alaska Excursions ran aground on low tide in the Chilkat River Flats near Pyramid Island, but no passengers were aboard—just the captain and crew—who waited until the vessel floated off and then headed back toward Skagway; Haines officials say the situation was under control and that charted flats like this are usually an “undesirable” route. Juneau transit hit: The Goldbelt Tram in downtown Juneau remains closed indefinitely after last month’s incident sent two employees to the hospital, with no reopening date until it’s certified safe. Summer travel pressure: Memorial Day is expected to bring a record 45 million Americans on the move, with gas near four-year highs—so Alaska travelers may feel the squeeze at the pump and in travel planning. Alaska Airlines momentum: Alaska Airlines has started nonstop service from Seattle to London Heathrow and is also floating possible new routes from Juneau to Portland to ease Sea-Tac bottlenecks. Cruise season starts: Virgin Voyages launched its Alaska season from Seattle aboard Brilliant Lady with new onboard experiences and Alaska-focused shore offerings.
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