Originally Posted by
worldtraveller73
I did read that they were cracking down on those using the opportunity to purchase points, then cancelling their refundable revenue tickets. Someone else here may have more insight. . .
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/gif...buy-miles.aspx
•Fly & Buy Miles are only offered during the initial purchase of a revenue ticket at alaskaair.com.
•Fly & Buy Miles are not offered when purchasing award reservations.
•Fly & Buy Miles are credited to your Mileage Plan™ account separately from miles earned by taking a qualifying flight.
•Prices are stated in U.S. Dollars and are subject to applicable taxes, currently 7.5% for U.S. residents. Taxes vary for residents of other countries.
•Fly & Buy Miles and associated taxes are nonrefundable.
•Purchased Fly & Buy Miles do not count toward qualification for Mileage Plan™ Elite Status.
•Fly & Buy Miles will generally post to your Mileage Plan™ account immediately after the transaction is complete but may take up to two business days.
•Fly & Buy Miles purchased with a ticket that is later refunded will be subject to additional fees at the standard rate of 2.75 cents per mile plus applicable taxes.
•The Mileage Plan™ Conditions of Membership apply to Fly & Buy Miles