Alaska Airlines is offering eligible passengers traveling Nov. 13 or 14 a chance to change flights after Friday’s air traffic disruption. The carrier’s waiver allows same-cabin travel through Tuesday, Nov. 17, without a change fee or fare difference. Alaska also says it will stop accepting animals in the baggage compartment on Friday and Saturday.
The waiver covers tickets issued by Alaska on or before Nov. 13. Look for a 13-digit ticket number starting with 027. The airline says to change or cancel before the original flight departs. If a travel agency or another airline sold the ticket, contact the seller directly. Alaska lists Alaska, Hawaiian, Horizon and SkyWest as possible replacement flights under the waiver, when booked as Alaska flights.
Check the price before you change flights
For qualifying First Class, Main, Saver and award tickets, Alaska says eligible travelers can rebook in the same cabin without paying a fare difference through Nov. 17. Additional taxes can apply. Travelers who cancel under the waiver can choose Wallet funds or a credit certificate under Alaska’s customer terms. If Alaska cancels your flight and you choose to skip the trip, check when federal rules require a refund before accepting a credit.
Pets in the cabin and baggage compartment
Alaska says pets can still travel in the cabin with their owners, subject to its usual pet rules. The temporary baggage-compartment restriction covers Nov. 13 and 14. For pets booked separately through Alaska Air Cargo, the carrier directs customers to call 1-800-225-2752.
The FAA lifted the nationwide halt Friday evening but issued separate airport orders, including holds for some Alaska flights headed to Los Angeles, Seattle and San Diego. Check your exact flight with Alaska before leaving for the airport.
