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Nov 28, 2018 | 5:36 pm

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NoLaGent

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flytoeat

This is not correct. It is now an illegal connection. They may wait to discuss it with the passenger, but in the end they will offer only a legal connection, on AAG or perhaps another carrier. If the passenger does not like the new option, they may receive a refund instead.

See here: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/le...arriage/rule-8

You're correct. I think that poster is confusing the difference between a regular schedule change (which you do have to accept) and one that causes a connection to become illegal (which they automatically rebook you on, in this case for the later flight).

There is no way to "take your chances" as he said in this situation. The only option is to standby for the earlier (original) flight if they clear customs and make it to the gate in time, which is always possible.

*Edited to add: or the 2nd option previously mentioned, request a refund and book another ticket on a different carrier.

Last edited by NoLaGent; Nov 28, 2018 at 5:53 pm Reason: or 2nd option, refund.

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