Using a discount code removes certain Saver availability?
 

Without the discount code applied, valid fare comes up as bookable
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With the discount code applied at search, the fare shows Saver as unavailable, even though it is available on the first leg, and forces the whole itinerary to be main cabin
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What's going on here? Called in and agent couldn't get it to fare properly as Saver on both legs either.

Looks like the discount cannot be applied to flights if the base fare total (before taxes are added to fares) is less than discount amount. The Saver fares would look to reduce it below that amount. Also, you can't combine a Saver fare in one direction with a Main or higher in the other due to fare rule combination restrictions. You can combine a Main fare in one direction with a Main or higher class in the other direction, but not with a Saver fare.

Are you sure you want to show us your discount code in the screenshot?

T&Cs say discount code is issued in the name of the traveler (who must be on reservation) and is not transferable.

I do see what you're saying but I'm not sure if that's actually true.

Unbookable w/ discount code
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Bookable w/ discount code
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Do you have the T&Cs of your discount code?

If so, you may post those discount code T&Cs here to see if someone can figure out if something in the discount code T&Cs explains (clearly or not) why this happening.

Discount: Valid for one discount of $350 USD off base fare levels published at alaskaair.com. One discount allowed per reservation. Discount not valid on all fares, including but not limited to Mileage Plan Award Reservations, Alaska Airlines Vacation packages, tour or contract fares, most discounted first class fares and many privately filed fares.

Reservations & Ticketing: Valid for new ticket purchases only at alaskaair.com. Discount Code cannot be applied to tickets that have already been purchased and issued. Discount Code is relinquished at time of ticketing and void for future changes or purchases. Credit card required for purchase. Any Discount Code value remaining after purchase is forfeited.

Passengers: The recipient of this discount code must be one of the travelers . Discount is valid for up to 7 people traveling together and booked and ticketed at the same time in the same reservation and at the same fare.

Routes: Discount valid between all cities served by Alaska Airlines, on flights operated by Alaska Airlines and flights operated on behalf of Alaska Airlines by Horizon Air, Sky West and Pen Air. Not valid on codeshare flights. Based on published fare routings and some cities may not be available.

Advance Purchase: Per applicable fare rules.

Purchase By: Expiration date on Discount Code (12 months from date of issue).

Blackout Dates: Per applicable fare rule.

Taxes, Fees and Surcharges: Passenger is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges, including checked baggage fees.

Combinability: Not valid with any other discounts, including Discount Codes, coupons, discount programs, or other arrangements.

Changes and Refunds: Changes and refunds are allowed per the applicable fare rule and will result in the forfeiture of the Discount Code in cases where the modified itinerary does not qualify for the discount. Once issued, tickets are not transferable.

Mileage Plan: Mileage Plan credit applies and upgrades are allowed.

Transferability: Discount Codes are issued in the name of the traveler and are not transferable. Discount Codes may not be sold, bought, bartered, auctioned or collected in bulk. Any deemed by Alaska Airlines to have been distributed or acquired improperly will not be honored and traveler will be responsible for payment of full fare.

Additional Terms: All rules of alaskaair.com and the applicable published fare not mentioned within these terms and conditions apply.

Other: Discount Codes have no cash value and are not valid for travel. Lost or stolen Discount Codes cannot be replaced. Alaska Airlines has the final authority regarding Discount Code redemption. Travel is subject to Alaska Airlines contract of carriage. Terms and conditions as written herein are final and cannot be changed by any statement or representation of any unauthorized person, including employees of Alaska Airlines or issuing organization. Other restrictions may apply and Alaska/Horizon reserves the right to suspend or change this offer without notice.

Are there any Saver fares that it will allow you to book? While it doesn't mention Saver fares specifically, it does say "Discount not valid on all fares".

Yeah, it lets me book certain Saver fares but they are still the same X code. According to AS rep, there is only one fare bucket for saver.

Saver fares are actually "dual-inventory" fares. While they all book into X class, the Saver fare basis codes start with a Main class and there must be both inventory in X class and the Main class in order to book a particular Saver fare filing. As inventory in lower Main classes is zeroed out, it simultaneously moves the Main and Saver fares up to into higher priced fares. This is how they keep the price differentials between Saver and Main in sync no matter what Main fare is available for purchase. The underlying Main class of the Saver fare being booked should always be the same of whatever Main fare is available for purchase. It doesn't seem like this would have anything to do with ability to use discount.

Saver fares will have a 'B' in second to last character of fare basis code. While the matching Main fare will have an 'M'. You can see from below there is a $40 price differential between Saver and Main fares on SNA-SEA fares. While both fare basis codes start with G below, only the Main fare will book into G class and the Saver will book into X class. You can find fare basis codes of flights you are booking in the "Fare Rules" section on alaskaair.com.

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