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The MOST Unusual Flight in the USA (Alaska's Milk Run)

Jeb Brooks
Jeb Brooks
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👁️ 562K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 16:58
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaskaFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is a laska's milk run and you're coming along here's the plan we'll start our day in Seattle and fly to Ketchikan

the milk run is a Lifeline for many smaller towns between here and Anchorage

despite these challenges though she did a nice job of taking the fruit and cheese platters for sale and economy and presenting them beautifully to us

the milk run was a ton of fun and earns 19 out of a possible 25 Stars

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own food as service may be limited on short legs
Pack lunch for the journey as some flights are too short for service

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

long travel timeThe 9-hour journey is fun with scenic views and stops
limited service on short flightsBring your own food and drinks for the journey

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Alaska Airlines Milk Run flight like?
QWhy does this flight with multiple stops exist?

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YouTube Video Description

Watch this video to see what it’s like on the most “Unusual Flight in the US” (Alaska Airlines Milk Run) onboard a 737-700 from Seattle to Anchorage along the stunning and rugged Southeast coast of Alaska. Along the way, we’ll make stops in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, and finally Anchorage! One of those flights is even the shortest commercial flights in the USA! Every day, Alaska Airlines links small cities and towns along the Southeast Coast of Alaska with the world beyond in their “Milk Run” along the west coast of North America with this Alaska 737. This is one of the most iconic and significant flights in the United States (and probably the world). This Alaska Airlines Milk Run flight ranks high on most #AvGeek bucket lists and in this video, we'll explore what it's like to fly on the Alaska Airlines Milk Run, along with the history, and unique nature of the flight. The Alaska Airlines Milk Run is unlike most other flights in the world and this video breaks it down so you can understand all of the unique quirks of it. Along the way, you’ll have to let us know what you think of the most unusual flight in the United States! Of course, as always, we'll take a look at the seat, service, entertainment, food, and lounge, and give the whole thing a “JebScore,” but we'll also look deeper at the Alaska Airlines Milk Run as we travel onboard this special Alaska Airlines 737-700 in Alaska Airlines Business Class. Of course, it doesn’t go exactly to plan, but watch this video to find out how! 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Seattle to Ketchikan 7:17 Ketchikan to Wrangell 8:12 Wrangell to Petersburg (Shortest Commercial Flight in the USA!) 9:23 Petersburg to Juneau 12:39 Juneau to Anchorage 14:16 Alaska Airlines Milk Run JebScore 16:25 Bloopers ​​For more trip reports, please subscribe to my channel! http://www.JebBrooksFlies.com Check me out on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/JebBrooksFlies Check me out on Twitter, too: https://twitter.com/jebbrooks And don't forget to take a look at my travel blog: https://greenergrass.com/ Music: To All the Glory - Howard Harper-Barnes Through the Maze - Dream Cave Winded - Jones Meadow Numb (Instrumental Version) - JAKE $ING Rush Slow - par Alaska - Alek Bluntz Not Quite There - Water Mirrors Cool Eyes (Instrumental Version) - Sylvia Peyton Interruption - Craft Case Be with You (Instrumental Version) - Erik Fernholm Waiting for Your Call (Instrumental Version) - Snake City