Forms of payment

Paying for your ticket

When purchasing tickets at alaskaair.com, payment with a credit or debit card is required at the time of the original booking. Immediate payment is also required when purchasing an award ticket using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ miles.

Where to pay

Reservations can be purchased through our website, over the phone with an Alaska Airlines reservations call center, or in person at an Alaska Airlines airport ticket counter. A non-refundable $15 USD service charge applies to all purchases made over the phone or at the airport ticket counter.

Cash

US and Canadian dollars are the only types of cash accepted at ticket counters in the US and Canada.

Only Mexican pesos are accepted at ticket counters in Mexico. Mexico ticket counters do not accept US or Canadian dollars.

Cashless airports

Guests wishing to pay for their flight, fees, or services at one of our cashless airports will be able to convert cash to a prepaid debit card at a convenient ReadySTATION kiosk for a fee of $5. ReadySTATION kiosks are conveniently located near the Alaska Airlines lobbies used for check-in and our airport team will be available to assist with the conversion. To check if an airport is cashless, please visit the airport guide for additional information.

Credit cards

The following credit cards are accepted:

• Alaska Airlines Visa
• Alaska Airlines MasterCard
• Alaska Airlines Commercial Account
• American Express
• Diners Club
• Discover Card
• MasterCard
• Universal Air Travel Plan
• Visa

If your online reservation includes additions, such as trip protection or a prepaid hotel, a credit card other than Universal Air Travel Plan will be required.

We are unable to accept certain foreign-issued cards. In addition, one-time use credit card numbers provided by some credit card companies are permitted only if tickets are purchased at least 6 days before departure.

Debit cards

Debit cards are accepted for ticket payment, but here are some details to keep in mind:

• All debit cards must have the Visa or MasterCard logo.
• Some banks may limit your per-transaction amount.
• Delays can occur when charges are reversed on a debit card.
• Bank processing times vary for removing the hold against your account.

Please check with your bank before purchasing.

Wallet

Wallet is a feature of the My account profile, an online bank that allows you to deposit an unlimited number of gift certificates, credit certificates, and bonus travel certificates. Learn more about wallet.

alaskaair.com discount codes

Our discount codes are electronic discounts that are used to reduce the cost of your ticket for travel on Alaska Airlines. They're only valid for discounts off the base fare and exclude government-imposed taxes and fees. You can't use them for any other types of purchases or fees and they don't have any cash value.

Discount codes can only be redeemed on alaskaair.com. Discount codes cannot be used at the ticket counter, travel agencies, other airlines, or other travel websites.

When the value of your discount code exceeds the ticket price, the remaining amount is forfeited.

Uplift

Book now. Pay over time. Uplift gives you the freedom to book your travel now and pay over time. With low monthly payments you can easily budget for the trip you deserve. Learn more about paying with Uplift.