Alaska Airlines Fees
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Comprehensive reference of documented fees for Alaska Airlines. Data points are linked to official sources and verified for 2026 travel.
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Documented Fees
11 Verified Rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checked baggage | 35.00 USD | 1st checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg) | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 45.00 USD | 2nd checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg) | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 150.00 USD | 3rd checked bag | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 200.00 USD | Bags 4+ | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Carry on | 0.00 USD | One carry-on bag permitted up to 22″ x 14″ x 9″ (including wheels and handles) plus one smaller personal item; additional or larger items must be checked; per flight | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | 0.00 USD | Standard seat selection included; preferred seating may cost extra | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | Varies USD | Preferred seats; fee varies by flight | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | 0.00 USD | Cancel within 24 hours of booking for full refund; within 24h | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Varies USD | Change and cancellation rules depend on fare type (Saver fares most restrictive); after 24h | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Unaccompanied minor | 100.00 USD | Unaccompanied minor service fee (ages 5–11) | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Unaccompanied minor | 35.00 USD | Unaccompanied minor service fee (ages 5–11) | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
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