Whitehorse is the new Juneau for many air travelers this winter season. While Haines residents have traditionally booked trips to Juneau on the Alaska Marine Highway in order to catch flights to the Lower 48, canceled Matanuska sailings have caused some residents to consider Whitehorse as a more reliable means of getting to their destinations.
Katie Wendel said she prefers to buy local and support Alaskan businesses, so making the journey from Haines to Juneau…