Alaska Marine Highways announces another round of ferry cancellations, tickets being refunded

KMXT Staff July 30, 2019 News, Newsflash, Transportation

The Alaska Marine Highway System cancelled a round of sailings involving six ferries due to the ongoing strike by employees represented by the Inlandboatmen’s Union.

According to a press release received by KMXT, the cancellations and scheduled next sailing are as follows.

MV Kennicott: remains canceled through August 7. When service resumes it will be the resumption of the normal schedule, departing from Ketchikan.
MV Tustumena: canceled through August 7. When service resumes it will be the Kodiak to Homer run on August 7, then resumption of the normal schedule.

MV Columbia is canceled through Wednesday, August 7. When service resumes it will be a Ketchikan to Bellingham run that day, then resumption of the normal schedule.
MV Malaspina is canceled through Sunday, August 4. When service resumes it will be the Juneau to Petersburg run that day, then resumption of the normal schedule.
MV Aurora and LeConte canceled through Friday, August 2. Service may resume on Saturday, August 3.
MV Tazlina and Lituya (day boats), canceled through Friday, August 2. Service may resume on Saturday, August 3.

When it’s running, the M/V Tustumena services Homer, Seldovia, Kodiak, and the Aleutian chain. (Photo courtesy Alaska Marine Highway System)

The press release also notes:

Passenger fares for canceled sailings are being refunded. The Reservations Call Center is open Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Due to the high volume of calls, it may take time to connect with a customer service representative.
To inquire about your refund, please call 1-800-642-0066.
AMHS staff will never request credit card information from passengers. Refunds are automatically returned to the credit card on file.