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Old Mar 3, 2019, 10:45 pm
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Originally Posted by jjmadison
I agree it doesn't make sense from a business perspective, but then I think about the Alaska tech team perspective...

"no refunds for the new X fares? Great! Then we don't have to code a separate cancellation system for 100% forfeiting ticket value."
It will cancel on the "no show" and the "value" is forfeited just like any other fare, even refunndable F.

James at the St. Regis Bora Boral
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