How to Change Flight on Alaska Airlines

I recall the last-minute changes I had on my Alaska flight schedule just to be able to spend Christmas with my folks. My business meeting was extended because we needed to close the deal earlier than expected so I was to be delayed for a few more days.

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As devastated as I was, I had no choice. Worrying about the extra payment to change my flight schedule on Alaska airlines, I rushed to the airport to discover that the change fees have been eliminated on Main and First Class fares thereby making travel more flexible.

So just like me, if you need to change your flight schedule on Alaska airlines there are a few things you need to know and some simple steps to be taken.

How to Change Flight on Alaska Airlines

1. For Alaska Airlines, no change fees will apply but a difference in fare may be charged for your new flights.
2. Note that you must change or cancel your reservation before your flight departs in order to receive future travel credit.
3. Same-day confirmed changes can be made during the check-in window. A $25-50 fee will apply, but no difference in fare is charged.
4. Saver fares cannot be changed.
5. You can also make your changes online if:
   Your reservation was purchased directly through Alaska Airlines.
   No one in your party has checked in for any flights on this reservation.
   Your reservation doesn’t include Saver fares or government fares.
   Your reservation includes no more than 7 guests and/or isn’t part of a larger group booking.
   Your reservation contains no more than 8 flight segments.
   Your reservation is not a Mileage Plan™ award ticket for travel on Cathay Pacific or LATAM.
   Your reservation doesn’t include certain special service requests, such as pet accommodations.
6. For offline changes, you can visit the airline or place a call at 1-800-252-7522. (Dial 711 for relay services).

To Change Your Main or First Class Fare

1. Visit the official website of Alaska airlines.
2. Input your confirmation number and last name.
3. Choose the flight you’d like to change.
4. Select a new flight. Any difference in fare or credit due will be displayed on the right.
5. Continue on to checkout to finalize the change(s).
6. We’ll send you an email confirmation once the change is complete.

Companion Fares

1. Visit the Alaska airline website and input your confirmation number and last name.
2. Choose “make changes to this trip” and your companion discount will apply to your new flights.
3. Choose the flights you’d like to change.
4. Select new flights. Any difference in fare or credit due will be displayed on the right.
5. Continue on to checkout to finalize the change(s).

Group reservations

To change a group booking, call the groups desk at 1-800-445-4435.

Note also that tickets booked through Expedia, other agencies, or another airline, you need to contact that seller directly to cancel or change.