AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlaska Airlines Premium Upgrade: Alaska Airlines debuted its first-ever International Business Class suites on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with a 34-seat 1-2-1 flat-bed layout and direct aisle access, launching on the Seattle–Rome route and set to expand to Seoul and Tokyo. Cruise Economy Watch: Seattle wrapped a record Alaska cruise season with 330 vessel calls and about 2.1 million revenue passengers, underscoring how Alaska itineraries keep feeding jobs and local spending. Southeast Connectivity: GCI expanded 5G to nine more Southeast Alaska communities (including Craig, Haines, Skagway, and Thorne Bay) to improve coverage for residents who rely on ferry schedules and travel info. Local Business Spotlight: Ketchikan’s Drewber’s Donuts opened downtown this summer, pairing community-first service with local leadership from a general manager who’s also a third-grade teacher. Travel Costs Reminder: AAA says Labor Day travel is pricier this year, with higher airfare and gas; Anchorage is among the most popular Alaska destinations for the holiday. Seward Welcome: The Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc returned to Seward for a four-day visit, bringing more than 200 sailors and cadets to Resurrection Bay.
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