AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlaska Travel & Tourism: Royal Caribbean and the Alaska Railroad officially opened a new cruise terminal in Seward, a major upgrade meant to speed passenger flows and boost land-based travel across Southcentral and Interior Alaska. Aviation & Loyalty: Alaska Airlines is cutting rewards for its cheapest Saver basic economy fares and raising partner award booking fees, a fresh hit to frequent flyers. Local Economy & Costs: Anchorage topped a national survey as the most expensive U.S. airport for summer car rentals, with the cheapest available vehicle averaging $182 a day. Energy & Climate Monitoring: The NSF has begun dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s ocean monitoring network early, raising concerns for Alaska’s coastal communities as El Niño strengthens. Energy Policy Watch: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and new coal capacity, while broader U.S. markets reacted to Iran-related developments that also moved oil prices. Trade & LNG: Alaska’s LNG pipeline debate continues as lawmakers advance gasline tax bills and developers tout potential timelines.
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