Originally Posted by
Tracer_SEA
What does that last "except during check-in" part mean? Is that a new wrinkle? It's news to me and I don't see it mentioned on the website
While the change fee is waived, if the ticket price is different, Golds still pay the difference in the fare. So at check in, I am sure Alaska would be happy to have you pay the difference in fares as opposed to the more economical $25 confirmed flight change.
The only exception is if you bought a full coach or full first fare, you should just be rebooked to the new flight at no charge. As those fares are fully refundable and changeable.