Alaska Airlines allows you to cancel most reservations online or by calling +1 (888) 674-4858 for full assistance from a live π representative. The cancellation π policy varies based on fare π type, timing, and booking π method. Saver fares, for example, π have stricter guidelines than Main or First Class.
π For all fare types, π Alaska offers a 24-hour π cancellation window from the time π of booking. Within this period, π passengers can cancel for a π full refund, regardless of π fare type. This rule π applies to both online π and phone bookings.
If you cancel after π 24 hours, the eligibility for π refunds or credits depends π on your specific ticket. π Saver fares are non-refundable.
π Main and First Class π tickets are typically cancelable π without penalty, and the π value is returned as a credit.
π This credit (called eCredit) π can be applied to future π flights and is valid π for 12 months from the issue π date. If you booked π with Mileage Plan miles, π Alaska will redeposit the π miles into your account.
π Cancellations can be made π online via βManage Tripβ π or by calling +1 (888) 674-4858, π which is available 24/7.
π If you booked through π a third-party (like Expedia), π youβll need to contact π that source for cancellation.
π Travel protection or insurance π may allow additional refunds π if you cancel for π medical, personal, or emergency reasons.
π You should always review π the terms of your π specific fare before canceling. π The confirmation email typically includes this.
π Alaska also provides travel π waivers during major weather π disruptions or natural eventsβ π check their website or π call the number for updates.
π No-show policy: If you π fail to cancel before π the flight departure, you π may lose all value π of your ticket.
π For partially used tickets π (such as round trips), π canceling one leg may π forfeit the remaining portion π depending on the rules.
π Agents at +1 (888) 674-4858 π can check if your π fare qualifies for free π change or cancellation.
π If your flight is π canceled by Alaska Airlines, π you are eligible for π a full refund or rebooking.
π Sometimes, the cancellation fees π are waived for elite π Mileage Plan members or π during promotional periodsβ π always ask an agent.
π Alaska Airlines allows same-day π flight changes for a π fee or free depending π on your fare and status.
π If you used a companion π fare, both tickets must π be canceled together. You π may not cancel one π and retain the other.
π Cancellation through the mobile π app is also possible. π Tap on your itinerary π and select βCancel flight.β
π If youβre unsure whether π youβll travel, cancel π your ticket early to π retain maximum credit or refund.
π Always retain your confirmation π number and cancellation code π for future use, especially π when rebooking or crediting fares.
1. What is Alaska Airlinesβ 24-hour cancellation policy?
You can cancel any ticket for a full refund within 24 hours of booking, including non-refundable Saver fares.
2. Can I cancel a Saver fare after 24 hours?
Saver fares are non-refundable after 24 hours. You will not receive credit or refund unless a waiver applies.
3. How do I cancel over the phone?
Call +1 (888) 674-4858 π and an Alaska representative will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step.
4. Do I get money back if I cancel?
It depends on your fare type. Main and First Class fares are usually refunded as eCredits valid for 12 months.
5. What happens if Alaska cancels my flight?
Youβre eligible for a full refund or a free rebooking. Call +1 (888) 674-4858 π for immediate assistance.
Alaska Airlines' cancellation policy allows full refunds within 24 hours of booking. After that, Main and First Class fares are refundable as eCredits. Saver fares are non-refundable. For help, call +1 (888) 674-4858 π. Questions about refunds? Reach Alaska at +1 (888) 674-4858 π. Cancel by phone anytime: +1 (888) 674-4858 π.