A summer getaway to Alaska just got easier. Alaska Airlines is launching the longest flight in their network, a direct from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Anchorage, Alaska. The seasonal flight will be the only direct route from the New York hub to Anchorage, and will begin daily operations on June 13, 2024. Due to the 3,386 mile distance of the route, the flight will be operated on a new Boeing 737-800, which can accommodate the longer flight time, according to a statement from the airline. In addition to the flight to New York, Alaska Airlines also announced the launch of a new nonstop from Anchorage to San Diego starting on May 18, 2024. This service will operate weekly, utilizing a Boeing 737 aircraft. «During our peak summer days, we'll have a robust flight schedule of 63 departures a day from Anchorage,» Alaska Airlines Regional Vice President Marilyn Romano said in the release.
Top Things To Do In Chicago
30.09.2023 - 19:29 / forbes.com
Like any big city, there’s plenty to do and see in Chicago. You could come for a weekend, a week or longer and still not do it all. We’ve put together a list of top things to do in the Windy City that combines iconic classics, new attractions and culinary treats.
Yes, the Windy City has so much more than pizza, but this classic dish has people coming from all over the the world to experience it. Here are some pizza spots well worth trying. Pizza:
Home Run Inn: This family-owned business has been tossing up classic Chicago pizza since 1947. Home Run Inn’s thin crust pies are made fresh daily, making them some of the most beloved pizzas in the city. Their original location first opened as a small tavern on Chicago’s South Side in 1923. Today, they have four Chicago locations, including the original near South Lawndale, plus Beverly, Lakeview and near Midway Airport.
Gino’s East:Gino’s East is known for their Chicago-style deep dish pizza. But there’s so much more to love about the local chain. Their downtown location on LaSalle Street is also a brewery and small-stage venue, showcasing live music and comedy throughout the week. Of course, the pizza is worth mentioning. The 50-year-old recipe is slowly baked in seasoned cast iron pans until the crust is golden and flaky, then served piping hot and table-side, right out of the pan.
Giordano’s: Giordano’s is famous for their stuffed deep dish pizza, which comes full-to-the-brim with a range of fresh toppings. The menu includes staples, like the Chicago Classic filled with pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onions, and inventive options, like the Greek with spit roasted gyro meat, feta and mozzarella cheese, and Greek herb blend, served with a side of tzatziki sauce.
Gaze up at a Titanosaur, the largest creature known to man, at the Field Museum. Explore the Art Institute of Chicago, to see one of the largest collections of Impressionist art outside the Louvre. Stand in a tornado, inside a U-boat, or deep down in a coal mine at the interactive Museum of Science and Industry. Watch rare and local aquatic creatures in stunning habitats at the Shedd Aquarium. Marvel at the wonders of the universe at Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. See remnants of the Great Chicago Fire and hop on the first ‘L’ car at the Chicago History Museum.
Stand outside one of the world’s tallest buildings at The Ledge, an all-glass balcony at Willis Tower’s Skydeck Chicago. TILT over the city at 360 CHICAGO observation deck at the former John Hancock Center. Count the building fragments embedded in the Tribune Tower facade (there’s a little bit of the Taj Mahal, Parthenon, and Palace of Westminster).
Gaze up at Chicago’s famous Marina City towers
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