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Our direct flight from Anchorage to Maui left late afternoon.  We arrived two hours ahead of our flight and had plenty of time after checking in to enjoy a Starbucks latte before heading to our gate. Ted Stevens International Airport Anchorage - Sprinke Donut for Carter The plane had no video screens which was nice as everyone kept their window blinds up.  This created a nice light in the cabin.  We enjoyed our meal and service in first class on the almost six hour flight. Hot meals have returned on Alaska Air...When will Delta follow? After retrieving our bags we decided to walk to the rental car facility.  It was only a 10 minute walk.  We could choose any car in the executive lot and opted for a Jeep Sahara with a removable roof.  Our first accomodations were at Sugar Beach in Kihie, a fairly short drive from the airport. Our unit was on the ground floor so we could walk right out our lanai sliding glass doors to the beach. View of Kihei Beach from our C...