The cascading effects of West Coast weather cancellations and airline staffing problems have left some Alaskans stuck for days — missing work, losing money and going to extreme lengths to get back home:
Even though conditions have improved slightly over the last few days, the disruptions created a cascade effect causing what many say are unprecedented problems getting back to Alaska. While plenty of people have managed to fly with relatively few disruptions, others are waiting a week or more for flights, juggling exceptional logistical workarounds, and paying for unanticipated expenses to bide their time somewhere more comfortable than an airport terminal.
“I’m not sure why our flight got canceled,” said Balgie, who was supposed to fly back on New Year’s Day but is now scheduled to arrive home Friday afternoon. “I wanted to get a clear answer.” Kiana Belser picked up luggage for her parents at the Alaska Airlines baggage claim in Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, who are stuck in Georgia while attempting to travel back home to Alaska.
“They decided to fly back to Georgia,” Belser said. “And they had to spend their own money to do it.” “I am back, I just walked in my apartment and am petting the cats,” said Smith, who works as a reporter at Haines’ public radio station.
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