Originally Posted by
doog1000
When googling this the best I get is that Alaska fares always get more expensive nearer departure as it is a "low cost airline" which I think is incorrect.
Low cost != low fare.
In general, it doesn't matter anymore (to me) given that AS has eliminated change fees. I can book now for $X, and if the fare drops to a lower price (and I learn about it due to a sale or because I reprice), I can rebook for the lower price and get the difference in wallet credit. Doesn't work with Saver fares, however.