Originally Posted by
rustykettel
It should be waived when using your miles, although she may need to call in.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...ons/faq-status
Additionally, on Shuttle routes, she can do a free standby, which may be useful if the change can't be confirmed.
And, if you haven't used your election for someone else, you can gift MVP status as part of your Gold 75K benefits.
In my experience, flight CHANGE fees are waived for those using Gold/75K miles, but SDC fees still apply unless you're traveling on the same reservation. Though on the shuttle routes, it's probably entirely possible to standby or confirm for free. I feel like they treat them more like buses than planes, and are more willing to bend some of the rules/waive fees just to get flights out faster.