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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 12:29 pm
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Originally Posted by CharlotteYork
I understand that the change fee has been eliminated for all Alaska flights until the end of the year. However, I don't understand what the difference is between the way saver fares and main favors are handled.
They are currently handled the same way if you are simply cancelling. Theoretically, a "change" to a main cabin fare ensures you get the seat/fare quoted for the new itinerary, as inventory could conceivably disappear if you simply cancel then rebook a new itinerary using wallet funds 30 seconds later. Also if there were ever a glitch/delay in getting the wallet funds credited immediately, you might also have to come out of pocket for the full price of a new ticket (or wait)--I've not experienced this, but others may have.
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