First local flights aboard Max 9 scheduled Tuesday; Alaska Air hopes fleet inspections done in days.
United, Alaska, Spirit and Frontier had double-digit percentages of cancellations in late December.
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Travel experts advise checking holiday plans and checking them twice.
Long-term lots expected to be full.
More than reindeer fly this time of year.
The focus is initially going to be on a single service route.
Free rides and free food.