Are you booking a trip on Alaska Airlines? Knowing their cancellation policy can save you time, money and stress if you end up needing to change your plans. In this guide, we will discuss everything you essential information to know regarding the cancellation rules, refund policies of Alaska Airlines, and how to cancel or change your reservation with ease.

Alaska Airlines 24-Hour Cancellation Policy

The 24-hour cancellation policy implemented by Alaska Airlines Cancellation Policy  allows passengers to cancel their booking within 24 hours of purchasing the ticket and get a refund as long as you planned to travel more than 24 hours later. This policy is being applied to all fare types regardless of whether they are within refundable tickets.

Cancellation Policy for Different Fare Types

1. Saver Fares

  • Saver fares are the most restrictive and are non-cancelable and non-refundable beyond 24 hours.

  • Once you have booked, no more changes are possible.

2. Main Cabin and First-Class Fares

  • The fares are cancellable at any time prior to departure.

  • Rather, the passengers get some sort of credit certificate for future travel rather than a cash refund.

3. Refundable Fares

  • Fully refundable fares can be canceled any time before departure.

  • Passengers are refunded in full, to the original method of payment.

4. Award Tickets (Mileage Plan Redemptions)

  • Miles are free to cancel and redeposit if done prior to departure.

  • Taxes and fees paid at the time of booking will be reimbursed.

How to Cancel an Alaska Airlines Flight

Alaska Airlines offers several options to cancel your flight:

Online Cancellation

  1. Head to Manage Reservations.

  2. Do not forget your confirmation code and last name.

  3. Next, select your flight and hit Cancel Flight.

  4. Follow the steps provided on your screen to finalize the cancellation.

Cancel via Mobile App

  • Open the Alaska Airlines app.

  • Navigate to Manage Trips.

  • The steps are the same as that provided for the online cancellation process

Cancel via Phone

  • Contact Alaska Airlines customer service at 1-800-252-7522.

  • Share details of your reservation and ask to cancel.

Cancel at the Airport

  • Go to an Alaska Airlines ticket counter.

  • Help an agent: Give them your booking details.

Refund and Credit Policies

  • Non-refundable tickets: Receive credit valid for future travel 12 months from date of issue.

  • Refundable tickets: Receive a full refund back to the original payment method.

  • Award tickets: Miles redeposited with no penalty.

Alaska Airlines No-Show Policy

If you don’t cancel your flight before departure and you don’t show up, your entire itinerary, including return flights, will be canceled and no refunds or credits will be issued.

Flight Change Policy

You can change your reservation rather than canceling it:

  • There are no change fees for Main Cabin and First-Class tickets.

  • Higher fares may apply if the replacement flight costs more.

  • After 24 hours, saver fares are non-changeable.