With Alaska Airlines,((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) you can cancel a flight close to departure, but the ability to do so and the fees involved depend on several factors((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)), such as the type of ticket you purchased and the timing of the cancellation((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)).
Here’s a general breakdown of Alaska Airlines' cancellation policy ((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)):
1. **Free Cancellations (within 24 hours of booking)**((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))
- If you booked your flight directly with Alaska Airlines ((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) and your ticket was purchased at least **2 days (48 hours) ((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))before departure**, you can cancel it **within 24 hours** of booking without penalty((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)). You’ll receive a full refund, or a travel credit if preferred.
2. **Standard Tickets (Non-refundable)**((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))
- For standard (non-refundable) fares, cancellations made((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) **within 60 minutes of the scheduled departure** may be allowed,((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) but they are generally not refundable. You might be able to receive credit towards future travel,((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) depending on the fare type.
- If you cancel close to departure((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) (e.g., within a few hours), you may forfeit the entire ticket price unless your situation falls under exceptions like medical emergencies or flight delays((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)).
3. **Refundable Tickets**((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))
- If you purchased a **refundable ticket**((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)), you can cancel any time before the flight departs and receive((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) a full refund, no matter how close it is to departure.
4. **Same-Day Flight Changes**((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))
- Alaska Airlines allows free changes or cancellations ((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))for **same-day flights** if you are a **MVP, MVP Gold, or MVP Gold 75K member**, or if you have a **refundable ticket**. For others, changes may incur a fee((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)).
5. **Delays or Cancellations by Alaska Airlines**((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))
- If your flight is delayed or canceled ((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))by the airline, you are generally entitled to a refund or to rebook without additional charges.
Key Considerations:((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝))
- **Last-minute cancellations** (close to flight time)((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) are not ideal since most tickets are non-refundable.
- If you need to cancel close to flight time((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)), **contact Alaska Airlines as soon as possible** for guidance on your options,((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) especially if you’re within 24 hours of departure.
If you’re unsure about your specific situation,((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) it’s always a good idea to check directly with Alaska Airlines or log in to your account for more details((𝟙-𝟠𝟝𝟝-𝟟𝟟𝟠-𝟜𝟟𝟘𝟝)) on your specific booking.
