What is the cancellation policy with Alaska Airlines?

1. 2‑Hour Risk‑Free Cancellation

• Booked a ticket that starts more than 24 hours from now? You can cancel within the first 24 hours for a full refund to your original form of payment—and you can even change the flight once with no change fees.
• Note: If your travel is within 24 hours at the time of booking, this policy does not apply—standard fees and rules begin immediately. 

 2. Saver Fares (Basic Economy Equivalent)

• Saver fares enjoy the 24‑hour rule.

• Additionally, for tickets bought from July 19, 2023 onward, if you cancel a Saver fare at least 14 days before departure, you’re eligible for 50% credit back toward future travel.
• After the deadline, changes or cancellations aren’t allowed unless it’s a same-day confirmed change.

💳 3. Main Cabin & First Class Fares

• There are no change fees for these fare classes—only the difference in fare between your old and new flight applies. 
• You must cancel or change before your departure time to avoid being marked a no-show, which results in complete loss of the ticket value.

⚠️ 4. No‑Show Policy

• If you miss your flight without canceling or changing it ahead of time, the entire reservation is forfeited (including return or connecting flights), and you lose future credit.

🎟️ 5. Refund vs. Credit

• Refunds are available if:
  • You cancel within 24 hours and meet policy criteria.

  • Your ticket is refundable (e.g. fully refundable fare). 
• Credits (to “My Wallet”) apply when cancellations occur outside the 24‑hour window on non-refundable tickets—after any applicable fare difference or change fee. 
• Credit must be used within one year of your original travel date.

✈️ 6. Flight Cancellations & Delays by Alaska

• If Alaska cancels your flight or offers a significant delay, you’re entitled to one of the following no extra charge:
  • Rebooking on the next available flight (including partner airlines)

  • Cash refund if the alternate doesn’t suit you, due to Department of Transportation rules
  • If delayed overnight, Alaska offers hotel, meals, ground transport, or reimbursements.

✅ 7. How to Cancel or Change

• Manage directly via Manage Reservation on alaskaair.com or app—if eligible.

• Otherwise, call Alaska’s reservations line or visit an airport counter.

💡 Quick Tips

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Full refund within 24 hours for flights booked >24 hours ahead.

• Saver fares get 50% credit if canceled ≥14 days before departure post–July 2023.

• Main/First fares have no change fees—only fare differences.

• No-shows lose entire ticket value.

Alaska-initiated disruptions entitle you to rebooking, care, or a refund.