Karen, I have never seen "free air" with Alaska! All is possible, however! Pam, first time I went I rented a car at a lesser rate than RSSC's transfer to Seward from Anchorage, since I was flying with miles. Easy and beautiful drive. We came in the night before and paid for a room. Next time, there were more of us (too many for a car), and we would not be able to get there in time to get to Seward on day of departure and I would have to pay for a hotel. Taking Radisson air, we got free rooms (forced overnight) and passage on the bus to Seward. I think Whittier is about the same distance, maybe a bit shorter.