In a recent press conference Gov. Dunleavy stated that Alaska would be open to tourists starting June 5th. Currently there is a mandatory 14 day quarantine in place for all non essential travelers. Current restrictions were due to end on June 2nd, but this has been pushed back until June 5th. As part of the changes travelers will need to be tested for COVID-19 within 72 hours of boarding a plane, they will have to provide the test results and also fill out paperwork on arrival. For those that are unable to provide sufficient paperwork/test results they will be provided with a test at airports upon arrival. As of May 29th, 2020 Alaska had a total COVID-19 case count of 430.
It’s interesting to see how different states and countries with relatively low numbers of COVID-19. Maldives recently released plans for reopening for example, the Alaska requirements seem relatively mild in comparison.
Hat tip to No Mas Coach
Great state, plenty of room to distance yourself.
Awesome news. Rebbooked a trip to Alaska for the family late summer.
We actually had tentatively booked to fly to ANC this week back in March.
AS had tickets that we’re $198pp plus taxes (5.27~6.3). That’s the cheapest I’ve seen tickets to ANC in a long time.
It’s not Fiji, NZ and AU which had booked for Sept.~Oct.
Rental and hotel’s were unbelievable cheap for Alaska when we reserved – Alaska was still open for visitors.
Asking for a hard to get test is NOT opening up to tourists
What percentage of the casual tourist will get this test? From everything I’ve read, most tourists to Alaska with plans in July/August are simply cancelling instead and going to other places with sensible rules.
Definitely a bit of a PITA. I guess you’d better make sure you can get your test results back STAT. That said, this could be a good summer to go if you’re an independent traveller. There will be no cruisers. I’m always shocked by how few independent travellers there are in Alaska, as it’s an easy destination to get yourself around. Without the cruisers, supply should exceed demand and lodging prices (always the problem with visiting Alaska in summer) should be lower. And not running into the cruise hordes at places like Denali would make the marquee attractions more enjoyable.