In accordance with the Covid-19 situation, airlines have launched new travel requirements and updates while flying. Passengers have to keep certain things in mind before and after boarding the plane to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. Most U.S Airlines, including Alaska, have eliminated the flight change or cancellation charges for Main or First Class fares. However, fare differences shall apply to rebooking a flight reservation. For flights booked through April 30, 2021, the team will waive off additional fees for all fares, including Saver fares.

Guidelines on flying due to Covid-19

If you are traveling on Alaska Airlines, you must know about the important guidelines to avoid unnecessary inconvenience. The following guidelines became effective from December 6, 2021. 

• Travelers and employees must wear a face mask and onboard the plane at the airport. Even if you are fully vaccinated, you still have to cover your face with a mask or shield.
  
  
• If your flight is affected by a schedule change or cancellation, you get a reservation on the next available flight. 
  
  
• Flyers can change the ticket online a day earlier or later for flights delayed by more than an hour. 
  
  
• According to the Alaska airlines cancellation policy, you can cancel a flight and receive future travel credit in the wallet. 
  
  
• There is no penalty for upgrading a ticket to Main and First Class fares. However, if you rebook a ticket, fare differences shall apply. 
  
  
• To qualify for a refund to the original payment mode, you must have an active booking on the affected flight. 
  
  
• If you willingly cancel the trip and have received a future credit before the cancellation, no refunds shall be given. 
  
  
• Suppose you have booked flights from a third party or a travel agency; contact them directly for any assistance. 

Does an airline give full ticket refunds?

If there is any change in travel plans due to the whole pandemic situation, you may get a full refund. As per the United airlines cancellation policy, a full refund shall apply when a passenger cancels bookings within 24 hours of the purchase. You can contact the customer care team for further assistance via phone call, live chat, or email. The executive will initiate a refund and transfer the travel credit you can use to book future flights.