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

[@MrNitrobigmac]

Your guys attitudes while getting your flight canceled and having stay overnight shows why you are the best travel youtubers. Keeping a positive attitude and enjoying the journey is so awesome.

[@JonBusey]

Came to comments to write that. I mean "that's ok, there are people with more pressing needs than ours...." is the #1 attitude adjustment that would make travel more enjoyable for everyone. Thanks for your humanity!

[@Mary6661]

Don't be racist

[@Mary6661]

Yes

[@obnxsdonky9394]

im just surprised anyone that has no time commitment is expected to behave inappropriately.

[@Izmael1310]

Well they paid for their hotel and food no? Thats not that big of a deal although it could cost you one extra vacation day at your work.

[@lorinewgard2476]

Before the airlines started “hubbing” I did the “milk” run starting in Bismarck, North Dakota with stops in Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Montana and Spokane, Washington going on to Portland Oregon. This flight was in the later 1970’s.

[@rwjolley]

Holy smokes!!! Was that all in Alaska Airlines also?? That’s one heckuva an itinerary. I’ve flown out of the Butte airport a few times. I love that one!

[@tomsamuelson8512]

You were probably on Northwest Airlines..right? They used Electra's on this flight and later 727's.

[@Individual_two]

When I was young, the original National Airlines used to fly B727s and Electras up and down the Florida coastline. They also had a milk run that started at TPA and went up to the Florida Panhandle. Those were fun flights.

[@MrShragg]

@@tomsamuelson8512grew up in the Inland Northwest - was definitely NWA

[@taunosuni390]

One of the cool things in regard to Ketchikan is the fact you have to take a ferry to the airport. I was just recently there and was told the airports runway is so long and the apron is larger because it was designed to handle the large military aircraft planes.

[@AK2CO]

That ferry isn't free either. And if you rent a car at the airport, they sell you a round trip ferry ticket separately.

[@christiandavis5014]

Got to see one of the military flights when we were in port. Saw Jeb on the cruise too 😉

[@skoo00]

$6 per person each way

[@tomsamuelson8512]

The runway is 7500 ft . Not real long....

[@fish_sticks_the_cat]

yeah i live in there a 727 slid off the runway once it was a alaska flight 60 one died

[@GoOregonDucks]

Milk run is a staple of the airline’s history

[@niklasgermann]

Why isn’t the flight to Barrow at the end added to the milk run as well? Does somebody now?

[@GoOregonDucks]

@@niklasgermann not part of the original I guess

[@Blogzer]

Reasons for making KZbin videos are becoming more and more dubious. When I worked for a no-longer extant Canadian airline in the 80s, it flew a 737-serviced Western Canada milk run from YEG-YQU-YXJ-YYE-YQH-YXY. Very small, remote towns had almost daily jet service. It's changed since.

[@niklasgermann]

@@Blogzer wow that’s cool

[@caseykillion]

I never stopped n Wrangell on my way to Cordova. Used to fly this every summer.

[@solracer66]

Back in 1976 I was a freshman at USC and several of us had driven up San Francisco for the USC-Stanford football game. We stayed in the city for two nights and then watched the game before returning to our hotel to get our bags and head home. The problem was we’d ended up with one more friend that wanted a ride back to LA. Since my dad was a retired United pilot and I had positive space tickets I could use anytime they dropped me off at SFO with the idea I’d fly back. The problem was all flights were sold out because of the game. Thankfully I’d checked out the schedule and knew of their milk run, known as the Valley Queen, a route that my mother had flown as a stewardess back in the 1950s. We flew from SFO to Stockton, then Merced, Visalia and finally LA. I think it took about 3 1/2 or 4 hours. I was given seat 1A and the flight attendants made a big deal about the fact I was flying the full route. It doesn’t exist anymore but I’m happy I had the chance to fly it!

[@kibashisiyoto6771]

I just left a comment about using that flight to visit a girlfriend in Visalia in 1974. Then the flight went San Francisco-Stockton-Modesto-Merced-Visalia-Bakersfield then LA.

[@Galastin]

The CS agent texting back "??" Is absolutely wild lmao

[@schwamforfreedom]

Sadly, not wild for what they try to pass as customer service on the Alaska Airlines app and at the call centers. That seems typical, when you can actually reach a person.

[@BrettFightorFlight]

My response to ?? Would be "NFW" LOL. "How did you get there? " " By an airplane??"

[@appleintosh]

It seemed fine to me. At least you know it’s an American on the other end

[@Cali-707-ica]

I’m a former Alaska Airlines employee, I used to take the milk run from Anchorage to Seattle mainly because as a non revenue employee traveler I would get bumped off of the Anchorage- Seattle flight. Too bad you couldn’t have experienced the 737-200 “combi”

[@deniseshore9637]

I live in Fairbanks and experienced the old Combis. Pretty interesting.

[@ViewlesS13]

I took flights from Nome to Anchorage numerous times in the combis! Was definitely a unique experience to say the least. I also definitely miss the 737-400 classic. When the flaps were extending and retracting, you can definitely hear it in the cabin.

[@johncrwarner]

A mentor of mine once said: "The quality of an organisation is NOT on never having problems, it is how they cope when they do have them." I have always tried to judge organisations based on that principle some are good in a crisis and others go to pieces Alaska Airlines seemed to cope reasonably well with their problem. At least it was Juneau and not Petersburg where there might not have been enough beds for the passengers.

[@mattsains]

Well, how often the problems happen is important. For example, if an airline cancelled 7/10 flights, you would probably not chose them even if they put you up in five star hotels each time

[@Kalikus808]

No, Alaska has way too many. Your logic is slightly flawed. Responding to problems in a good way is a good thing, but when you are so reactive instead of proactive that you are CONSTANTLY having the same issues oveer and over again (baggage problems have been common with Alaska for the last 4 years, if not longer), then it is an organizational failure.

[@zzzzzx7903]

As far as I remember Alaska has long and rich history of the worst quality of just about everything 😃 starting with planes crashing due to poor maintenance. They are a thriving problem generator 😃😃😃

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@zzzzzx7903 Planes?

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

I lived in Petersburg, small town, only two AK flights a day to and from Seattle! What you gonna when their is no visibility, fog, rain low clouds, wind and your final approach is through mountain passes??? Same with Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell and Ketchikan! Different world flying here in Alaska! Ask experienced pilots! Old saying is if you can fly in Alaska, you can fly anywhere! Get it now?😳😳😳

[@rorygielarowski8972]

Born and Raised in Alaska. What a unique opportunity to see Alaska! Not to mention a employee in the Early 80s What a complete venture! Thanks you Two for bringing it back!

[@bendybus5165]

A classic milkrun service can be found down under in Australia - Airnorth (second oldest airline in Australia) operates a milkrun service from Darwin - Tennant Creek - Katherine - Alice Springs and have been for the last 25 years or so. The airline is a staple of the 'Top End' of Australia and operates this particular milkrun weekly on an Embraer Brasilia.

[@mattybaby1116]

Regional Express has a classic milkrun through rural queensland in partnership with the queensland government. It is vital for the communities there and it is special to me as one of the stops is my hometown of Charleville.

[@jodij2366]

@@mattybaby1116, I've got that run on my bucket list.

[@animateddepression]

I really wanted to fly this run but didn't have enough time while in AU :(

[@yassirrahman2941]

11:28 is so touching. You guys do this for the love of aviation but still are such amazing and understanding people. Love this.

[@Yawndave]

Being a military aviation fan going back to my childhood, I thought a "milk run" was a supposedly easy mission...I didn't know the term actually had something to do with milk! Seeing the delay on the last leg of your trip brings to mind my flight from Auckland to LA that was recalled because of "electrical issues" and had to return to NZ...two days in a row! Each return flight required over an extra hour in the air to use up/dump fuel. My "13 hour" flight ended up being over 48 hours long. Looking forward to seeing your Alaskan cruise adventure!

[@robertheinkel6225]

I have flown to to Europe several times with a no frills airline, known as the Air Force. Troop seats for seating, and painted plywood floor. The good part is we normally had the entire aircraft to ourselves to get comfortable, and find a place to sleep. As the crew chief, we would work 8 hours to prep the aircraft, jump on board, sleep, and go right back to work on arrival.

[@dplj4428]

i did part of San Francisco to Guam decades ago: Military, All i recall is loose bolts in the seats.

[@victorskwrxsti7899]

Seattleite here. I once flew to Sitka chaperoning youth band. Flight in was via Ketchikan and out was via Juneau. PNW has one of the best scenery in the US but Alaska is something else... I can spend hours just staring out the window in awe.

[@RodUKPIC]

Thank you guys. Even though I've been flying professionally for the past 27 years, your videos are always informative, even for professionals like me, and I like to have a positive spin. This attitude is rare these days. Regards my dear friends

[@GreenerGrass]

Thanks for the important work you do, and thanks for watching!

[@ArtemisAurora]

As a resident of Juneau, we avoid this flight whenever we can! I will say you got the authentic Milk Run experience and at least you didn't get stuck in Wrangle the accommodations are slim!

[@deniseshore9637]

As a resident of Fairbanks I frequently fly. I am always careful to avoid a flight including Juneau. I never have time for a weather delay. And I was told it's probably a rougher flight. No need for a greater chance of barfing.

[@bmolitor615]

"BISCOOOOFFF!!!" I remember you doing that fabulous Biscoff crossover!

[@sjwecks]

“Hello, Jetsetters!” is music to my ears.

[@ExcellentsharkingYT]

Your bloopers are so funny it keeps me going when I have a bad day! Thank you for always putting a smile on my face!

[@barryjohnson-2858]

You are the nicest, charismatic people I watch on KZbin. I really enjoy the content you produce it’s always so relaxing to watch.

[@timtwoface]

I've been on the Air North Milk Run through the Yukon to Inuvik, NWT. 4:43 - Victoria!

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

awesome video, it made me subscribe. Your video / story telling skills over the top of it is top notch. very cool , keep up the great work!

[@GreenerGrass]

Thanks so very much!!

[@thatoneguy6725]

Does this guy ever get off of planes?!

[@Grady-to3vg]

No, why would he?

[@laughedcat]

planes are the best wdym

[@jaygutierrez7623]

Why are you here?

[@lzgutt]

Yes! He is often also on trains. :)

[@meaniewood5951]

Yea, he rides trains too

[@Liamduffers2]

Come to Scotland and get the beach landing in Barra ticked off, then the shortest flight between Westray and Papa Westray! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paulchisholm1543]

Beat me too this one!

[@Thesmellofrain-h6o]

Without the funny carpet on the bulkhead there isn’t much to differentiate between Alaska and other aircraft interiors. Thanks for the video guys! Always look forward to seeing your videos, new adventures.

[@squrrll]

Ah, Southeast Alaska, the realm of weather delays. Alaska is pretty great to work with with rescheduling flights, even for reasons outside of their control. Cool to see the Milk Run featured here.

[@knottynumbers44]

I did almost the same itinerary on the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry last summer (Bellingham/Ketchikan/Wrangell/Petersburg/Sitka/Juneau - I got off in Juneau and then flew to Anchorage); it was a wonderful experience.

[@JorgeRodriguez-ou7qz]

Love waking up on Saturday to a notification of this channel dropping another video.

[@skycaptain3344]

Excellent video! Always fun when Suzanne is included - she has great energy. I was fortunate enough to see an Alaska 737-700F landing in Ketchikan last year as our Princess ship passed the airport heading north. Such a unique operation for a US airline.

[@htreasure1520]

Widerøe milk run flight from Tromsø to Kirkenes on Dash 8 should be on any av geek bucket list. You can choose between Midnight sun and incredible scenery in the Summer, or if you are really tough you can try it during the dark polar winter season!

[@peterkazmir]

That sounds amazing!

[@anderspettersson2958]

What stops does it do between Tromsø and Kirkenes?

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

We have the same here in Alaska, even more incredible then your Norway! Just saying.😳🤣😉😂

[@cestmoi1262]

Glad you point out that there is plenty to see out the window on that flight. For our cruise we flew from San Francisco (just at sun-up and the Golden Gate Bridge was shrouded in fog with only the towers showing) following on top of the coast to Anchorage. The most scenic flight I have ever been on.

[@StarboiFloyd]

1:34 now that’s something you don’t see everyday 😮‍💨🔥

[@AmericaPlanes]

I did a double take

[@mmburgess11]

They also do small "Expedition" cruise ships that can get into smaller coves and bays where you can get out and kayak and hike. We ran into one of them in Pavlof Cove looking at brown bears.

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

Here in Alaska we see it daily! Real simple!

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

@@mmburgess11They? I live here in Alaska! You think that’s unique up here? Just saying.

[@mmburgess11]

@@TroyOttosen-jg7tt "They" is National Geographic. I wish I lived in Alaska, but for everyone else these things are very unique.

[@SAtravelandgames1000]

Today is my birthday and this is the best gift I could get a new Jeb brooks video thank you

[@mham1330]

Happy Birthday to you. May it be a good one for ya and stay safe.🎉🎉🥳🥳🎂🎂✨️✨️🎈🎈🎁🎁

[@I.am.Michelle]

Happy Birthday! May God bless you today and throughout the new year in your life!🙏🎉✨

[@SAtravelandgames1000]

Thank yall all so much

[@Coilylady]

Happy Birthday!

[@ionut8256]

I watch a lot of airline reviewers and travel vloggers, and the one thing I appreciate the most about the two of you is your positive attitude even in less than ideal situations

[@jenniferbrown8305]

When I was a high school student in Ketchikan, the milk run was a staple of any activity (Debate meets, academic decathlon, basketball, etc) heading north. It made for a really long day. Still, it was usually faster than the ferry (20 hours from Juneau to Ketchikan!). I always enjoyed flying the combi flights. You guys missed out on the popcorn in Ketchikan! That is what all the flight crews pick up on their way out. It used to be popcorn in Ketchikan, pie in Sitka, and snacks in Juneau.

[@beltrams]

I try to get my head around Alaskan high school students taking airliners for high school sports, but wow. How do you all afford that?

[@lynntaubeneck7383]

When I was in the military we flew "milk runs" throughout the Aleutian islands in our C-141 luxury liner. 12 to 14 hours, several takeoffs and landings with nonstop fun in the worst weather on the planet. I really miss it.

[@Bill_N_ATX]

Years ago, I had an instructor who was a retired naval airman that used to fly a very long milk run. Leave the US in a Navy R7-v2 which was the Navy version of a Super Constellation or Super Connie. Then land in Europe, then Turkey, then India, then a stop at Diego Garcia on the way back, then back to the Middle East, then Europe (usually Italy or Germany) then back to the USA. This in a 4 engine plane with 18 cylinder radial engines droning for hours at a time. Took more than a week. He then retired and went to work for TWA flying their Super Connies till they were retired and he flew Diesel-8s, making many of the same runs. He quit the airlines when he hit max age, which was 55 back then. Taught school to a bunch of us incorrigibles. The Commander was a great guy and had a thousand stories. He’s the reason I tried to join the Navy by doing ROTC in college. Regrettably my eyesight was too bad in the years before LASIK so no Navy for me. Thanks for your service.

[@ronniebollinger6121]

Yes, I flew on C141 in 85 while stationed at Shemya AFS.

[@mattwelch6819]

If you're looking for another milk run idea, there's one in Queensland that runs between Brisbane and Mount Ida with Rex Airlines. It's a bit of a marathon (I think 8 stops?) but it'd be interesting I think!

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

The flight from Wrangell to Petersburg is the best. No where else will you get to be in a commercial jet flying so low. It's awesome! Loved it every time I did it when I lived up there.

[@rwgrab]

Thanks for highlighting this unique service, so cool to see your adventure! And neat to see my home airport of SEA on the channel :) We did a crazy multi-modal trip years back - flight from SEA-ANC, then train through the rail/car tunnel from Anchorage to Whittier. Followed that up with an Alaska Marine Highway ferry journey to Cordova via Valdez, and then finally the milk run from Cordova through all the stops to SEA. That was back in the 737-400 Combi days - very cool to try out that aircraft experience!

[@monsterzero760]

Another great video you two! Much love and respect and safe travels to you both. I remember as a kid traveling with my mom from Charleston SC to Boston MA to see family. We flew on Eastern Airlines and as time went by we had to head back to Charleston SC because one of the four turboprop engines was not working. They got us another airplane as quickly as possible to get us to our destination. Eastern was a good airline back in the day. Thank you both and God Bless!

[@nikhilgokhale5459]

I always wait for the next video. This couple is amazing. 👏 👏

[@juliahaynie764]

It’s always interesting to see other people trying out the things that are just normal in Alaska.

[@patfrompeoria7976]

I'm sitting here at 8AM in Southern California, watching sports out of Europe, and see a Jeb Brooks video. It must be a Saturday.

[@jmkars]

Thankful to be able to say Ive flown to Wrangell on the 737-400 Combi.

[@chadmcmillan1907]

Yes, you gotta do the milk run in reverse now!! Mwuahahaha! Seriously though, great video, thank you for creating and sharing this with us! Sorry you had such trouble in Juneau! It looks like a cool little downtown area though, so I hope you had fun!

[@lisalu910]

Great video! Alaska is on my bucket list, and this was very helpful and informative. Also, you guys are just so chill - your flight gets canceled and you just smile and say, "Cool, now we get to see Juneau!" You look like you have such fun traveling it makes me want to go take a trip!

[@flyFirst100]

The Ionian island milk run is fun CFU - PVK - EFL - ZTH - KLX - HER with Sky Express, it’s an ATR these days used to be flown on a J41

[@georgeandritsakis1482]

Ahhhh, the AS65 northbound milk run! I loved my trip on it. I’m glad to see y’all get to this!!

[@MateoQuixote]

I would love to see you fly as many 5th Freedom flights as possible. I'm deff an aviation enthusiast and 5th Freedom is on the top of my list of things I'm so interested in. My old fav that I think doesn't exist anymore was from Dublin Ireland to Los Angeles on Ethiopian Air, which yes was a bookable flight without ever going to Ethiopia.

[@TheMariothedude]

I like your channel Jeb and glad to see you and Susan together,I always seem to watch them.Why I never subscribed is my mystery so I just subcribed.I think that Train rade through New Mexico got me started I actually saw my Grandparents little town Wagon Mound and it's been decades since I been that way,we always rode the train the "Super Chief" thank you for all yor Videos they bring me a combination of memories of travel and new adventures,you two have fun and enjoy and i'll keep watching and my imagination will take me along for the rides!

[@alooga555]

I did a south-bound milk run back in the late 80s. I flew from Anchorage, Cordova, Yakutat, Juneau. I changed plane there and flew to Sitka, Ketchikan and then Seattle. The best part was that I got to spend all day flying up and down along the Alaska coast. The worst part was I had a severe hangover as I had partied hard the night before celebrating the end of a fishing season.

[@kibashisiyoto6771]

Back in 1974, I lived in the Bay Area and had a girlfriend in Visalia. I would fly United down to visit her for the weekend - but the flight was an EAS flight that was a 737 (100? 200?) flying from San Francisco to Stockton to Modesto to Merced to Visalia. The flight would continue on to a stop in Bakersfield and go to Los Angeles. Sometimes the segment between Modesto and Merced was only 9 minutes., and they didn't go high enough to have to give the emergency oxygen briefing for that leg. As a transportation geek, it was a great flight.

[@svenr101]

As a Juneau local, I’m happy you got to spend some time in town! (even if it wasn’t under the best circumstances😂)

[@rabbitweasel]

I always like these unique flights. Excellent video. My bucket list includes flying United's island hopper through the Pacific. I'll do it some day.

[@PeterMasella]

What an interesting route!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! Statistics will ALWAYS hit you in the head, just like Murphys law…. In Norway we had until regent 737-700 between AES-MOL-KSU. Look on FR24. 40 yrs ago it was flown with a F-28. They could fly up to 16 cycles a day! When LN-SUO was scrapped She had 45` TT and 90` cycles. Down under it was the reverse. They flew 4 cycle days and 16h. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@alwaysfish907]

That whole cancellation thing remind me of an experience a friend had. They had 2 flights cancelled from anchorage to Fairbanks because of extreme cold in Fairbanks, and a deplaning. They were there in anchorage airport for 33 hours

[@deniseshore9637]

They do not cancel that flight due to cold.

[@alwaysfish907]

@@deniseshore9637 The Embraer 175 (plane flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks) has an operating limit at landing of -40 degrees. It was approaching -60 degrees in Fairbanks at that time. Trust me, I wouldn’t talk about it if I was wrong.

[@alwaysfish907]

Now, if you’re talking about the milk run, then you would be right, but if not, then refer to previous reply

[@atomic32205489]

Jeb, as a 40+ year airline agent, I would like to thank you for yall's great attitude regarding the mechanical delay. As you say in the video that it doesn't happen to y'all often . Anyway, thanks for being understanding to the AS people.

[@Footknockout]

YES!!! FINALLY A VIDEO IN SEATTLE!!!!!

[@pilotzephyr]

IKR!!! Thanks for going to SEATTLE!!!

[@acefist5502]

Once again Jeb is in Seattle and it isn’t raining

[@dstockbridge1]

I was on that very Royal Caribbean ship, in that very port (Juneau) when we bought the pregnancy tests that told us the next day (in Ketchikan) that my wife was pregnant. In fact, we bought them at the pharmacy you stand in front of to talk. Thanks for refreshing the memories!

[@thewoodymakeit]

When I flew to Kingston Jamaica we left from Atlanta and after talking to the pilot I found out they were going to all the islands in the Caribbean and they end back in Atlanta. This was a delta flight

[@ThePhantomMenace88]

I’m not sure how I came across this channel, but I’m glad I did. The videos are absolutely amazing!

[@GreenerGrass]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for stumbling on us!

[@chnalvr]

The total Alaska Milk Run is even longer, including Sitka, Yakutat and Cordova.

[@tylerjerabek5204]

Oh wow I wish they would have done that then of course go back to (probably) anchorage) for the cruise

[@AK2CO]

They split the routes years ago when they went to dedicated cargo aircraft. When they had the combis Jeb referenced, they hit every stop. ASA64/65 stops at wrangell and petersberg, ASA61/66 stops in Cordova and Yakutat. The different flight numbers are the northbound/southbound routes.

[@davidoneal1518]

Another great video. You guys are always a pleasure to watch.

[@wohajnab85]

I just come for the bloopers 😂

[@Coilylady]

I love the bloopers too! 😂

[@alexg5457]

This is great information. Thank you for what you do.

[@TrooperClerk]

Not since the Island Hopper have we seen Jeb do another Milk Run! HE IS THE REAL BUBBA! JEFFERSON AND SUZANNE BROOKS ARE IRON SHEIK CLASS!!

[@Sarks-Wanderings]

Thanks for sharing. Have lived in Southeast Alaska most of my life, so it’s fun watching from an outsider’s perspective.

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

Alaskas idea of first class is hilarious.

[@esseil]

I've done the Pacific island hopper, back when it was Continental Air Micronesia on a 727-100 Combi. Best part was getting off the plane at Pohnpei (still Ponape then) and just hanging out on the ramp! Could have done that on Chuuk (then Truk), too, but I didn't know it was allowed. Watched them fuel the plane with what looked like a garden hose. I flew eastbound, GUM-TKK-PNI-KWA-MAJ-JON-HNL, so the remaining stops at which I could have gotten off (several are restricted) would have been in the dark. The other milk run I've actually taken was SFO-OAK-RNO-EKO-ELY-SLC-DEN. This was after the original DC-6 (which I did fly as far as Reno) was replaced by a wet-leased Convair 580 from Frontier, then replaced with a 737. The main reason for this flight's existence was flying the gold out of the eastern Nevada cities on the westbound flight; UA had an impressive storage facility at its service center at SFO to hold said gold. Not quite Fort Knox, but definitely beyond your local bank vault! There was one in Canada back in the 60s and 70s that I ran across in the OAG (Official Airline Guide), but I don't remember the airline. What I do remember is that it's the only time I saw "#" in the number of stops column, indicating more than 9 stops between Havre St Pierre and Blanc Sablon. That would have been a tiring trip!

[@beardown6574]

"slightly nerdy aviation enthusiasts" 😂 hey a surprise visit to Juneau and a long 9 hour flight. That was quite the adventure! Really enjoy these unique runs. Great work!

[@Gigi_8087]

Love how you find the most intriguing trips. Never heard of the "milk run" before.

[@SM_aviation]

1:33 National Geographic has a 757? I never knew that.

[@kzooaviation]

It's owned by Iceland Air

[@SM_aviation]

@@kzooaviationah, ok thank you

[@mattpierceblog]

I was actually wondering the same exact thing!

[@mildredmassey4742]

I just found your channel and have been binge watching for days. Love it so much. My favorite was your trip to the the South Pole . Suzanne is a doll. Safe travels !!!!

[@markmh835]

I don't understand how you could have a stop in Juneau, and then an unexpected overnight stay in Juneau, but never mention that is the capital of the state of Alaska and the only state capital of the 50 that is not accessible by road.

[@GreenerGrass]

I did mention that!

[@jocelynbrownjames1776]

Thanks

[@SantiagoRSolares]

I was flying from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago Midway (MDW) back in 2022, when about 20 minutes until landing I got diverted to Milwaukee (MKE) because of a tornado In Chicago. That flight from Milwaukee to Chicago was about 21 minutes and i’ll never forget that flight. That was probably the shortest flight I will ever be on.

[@PCBill0622]

You’re too young to know about Northwest’s “Montana Milk Run”. 727’s originated in MSP, stopping in Fargo and Bismarck, ND before arriving in Billings. Then it was: Billings-Bozeman-Helena-Butte-Missoula-Spokane. These were high-seniority routes for pilots because they actually got to “fly” the planes.

[@tylerjerabek5204]

And some of those are challenging airports fairly close to mountains, right?

[@PCBill0622]

@@tylerjerabek5204Yes-Butte and Missoula. Both airports have very high minimums because of terrain.

[@CarlAE6CS]

I was on that run to Juneau (and back to Seattle) every two weeks for a few months. It was long enough ago when we had the mail /express in the cargo canister up front. But that was a looong time ago -40-45 years ago. Brought back memories.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Trust Christ. John 3:16 💕

[@kerwynbrat5771]

I took this flight and it was WONDERFUL. The crew was great! We got held up a bit at this little place while they were loading fish. I got to go stand out on the ladder and just take in the beautiful countryside. It was amazing.

[@gabebikes]

I used to photograph weddings in the small island towns. Hopped from Wrangell to Sitka and so on. You spend more time on the ground than you do in the air flying to each stop. Those pilots are also top-notch. The places they have to land a jet are wild.

[@andresiaw7895]

We didn't do the whole milk run but we did the a stopover at Juneau probably the week after Jeb did his. The weather was gorgeous that week and I would say, it was worth every penny we paid. My eyes were literally glued to the window the whole journey. I've flown probably close to a thousand flights by now and this was the most spectacular view from flight I've ever laid my eyes on.....

[@christopheralbright9650]

As someone who hasn't flown since I was like 5yo..and thinks flight is cool, thanks for sharing much appreciated your experiences!

[@chadk4893]

I'm from Juneau. My parents both worked for the state of Alaska and traveled frequently between Seattle and Juneau for work. They would purposefully book the milk run to rack up their frequent flyer miles.

[@georgewyatt2924]

A long time ago (1970s), I used to travel an Air Canada milk run on a Vanguard aircraft. The journey started about 10:30 pm in Toronto to Ottawa to Montreal to Moncton, NB to Halifax, NS to Sydney, NS to Stephenville, Nfld. to Gander, Nfld. and finally to St. John's, Nfld. That's 8 segments in 10 and a half hours.

[@gradyjenkins9808]

I literally teared up at your stop in JNU. I lived in Anchorage for 15 years, and did a yearly fundraiser there. The flight in from ANC is among the most amazing and a little scary on the approach.

[@VanouverCanuck]

One of my favorite videos in a while! Thanks Jeb and Suzanne!

[@GreenerGrass]

Wow, thank you!

[@TLTravel-cj3cd]

I flew on an Ilushin 62 on Aeroflot from Nyc to Moscow with a stop in London Heathrow in 1973 as college student. Not Luxury but historical! You have a great channel!

[@TLTravel-cj3cd]

The Ilyushin 62 was an amazing tight fitting aircraft. It was our introduction to non market oriented Socialist Realism. The magazines were Soviet Life and Komsomol (Communist Youth). Alcohol was cheaply available and no pictures once over Soviet Airspace. I statrted a travel channel to record trips. T&L travel with the orange T. I really enjoyy our channel You make a great Duo!

[@kenv3179]

You guys are great! So nice and accommodating. Thanks for the video, as it brought back memories, as I took the Alaska Milk Run in August 2021. It was a lot of fun, particularly the quick flight from Wrangell to Petersburg. Love that shot of the Wrangell terminal...I have the same photo in my picture book!

[@mikesparks3216]

My wife at the time and I did this in 2000 or so, on their 737-200 combi. Got a breakfast to KTN and a lunch out of JNU. Also done SEA-JNU-YAK-CDV-ANC. Fun trips. Just need to hit Sitka someday....

[@mreppen1]

My wife is from Anchorage and we’ve done the Orange County to Anchorage many times on Alaska, I think nothing but positive memories with Alaska Airlines, it’s a good thing you got some rest in Juneau. Otherwise it would be exhausting for me.

[@cheesecakegoth]

I’m glad you enjoyed the flight! It’s great to see this from new eyes; I used take this route often and it’s incredibly beautiful. It was difficult to be on the plane so long to only travel to Anchorage; I often think, “I could be on the east coast by now!” I never tire of the view though and have a new appreciation watching your journey. The airport ferry in Ketchikan had to make a wide turn to avoid some humpbacks yesterday and only in Alaska can you say you missed your plane because the ferry to the airport had to avoid whales!

[@jmercado2062]

Love seeing my hometown! Alaska Airlines has always been good to me!

[@happygilmor1]

Awesome Vlog ...great insight of the milk run Jeb... keep it coming....

[@ToddStafford]

I grew up flying the milk run. One time between Wrangell and Petersburg the pilot spotted some whales and circled them a few times. So awesome.

[@DouglasKilmer]

When I had time I would take the milk run just for fun. You two really do your home work. Most people do not know it is for real, just locals. People. On these flights use to ask if Big Foots really exist in the Tongass. Why of course silly. I still wish I had a Sussan to travel with she is a treat. Nice video it is home for me.

[@B1970TBronze]

Love those Biscoffs. I am always whining for them on my flights and squirreling away some for later. Nice travelogue.

[@jbaldwin1368]

I had an Alaska-Horizon flight get diverted to Spokane from Helena once, due to weather. Airlines have little control over breakdowns or weather, but they can control their customer service experience. Alaska took good care of me, with a hotel voucher at the airport hotel in Spokane, and two meal vouchers. With as much traveling as you guys do, you were bound to run into something like this at some point. I am glad for your sakes that you had it happen with Alaska Airlines, in Juneau. It is a neat little town, and Alaska takes care of their customers.

[@aleksikruger8256]

Favorite flight I’ve done London to Portland in winter takes off mid afternoon lands about 4pm in Portland flies right over the ice sheets and keeps just enough sunlight the whole flight to never go dark then goes right over the Canadian Rockies and north cascades

[@Tony_Phan]

Great video, I loved watching it through. Gives tons of perspectives and a sense of adventure!