From roads to airports to waterways, Alaska’s transportation leaders say 2026 is shaping up to be a year of big improvements across the state.
Southwest Airlines is set to start service at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport this year. Beginning May 15th, travelers will be able to fly nonstop to destinations like Denver and Las Vegas. State transportation officials say the addition of Southwest — along with five new cargo carriers — makes Anchorage a true hub for Alaska and a boost for the economy.
“That means all of the U.S. major carriers will now be coming into Anchorage and serving Alaska. So it’s really exciting… It’s a jewel for Alaska,” said a DOT spokesperson, Shannon McCarthy…