Alaska Airlines award cancellation fees.
Verified July 2026 · Currency: Atmos Rewards
TL;DR
Alaska Airlines rebranded its loyalty program as Atmos Rewards and eliminated all award redeposit and cancellation fees. All members can cancel Alaska-operated award flights for free and receive a full points refund. Partner award booking fees ($12.50, rising to $20 per person per direction from July 1, 2026) are non-refundable.
Fee structure
| Cabin | Timing | Fee | Elite benefit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any time before departure | Any time before departure | FREE | All members: No redeposit fee | Points fully redeposited; program rebranded to Atmos Rewards |
| Partner award booking fee | Partner award booking fee | $20 per person per direction (from July 1, 2026; was $12.50) | Alaska credit card holders may get waiver | Non-refundable even on cancellation |
| No-show | No-show | No refund | All members: No refund | Points forfeited |
Partner Award Policies
Alaska's partner awards have specific rules:
Important notes
- Alaska Airlines rebranded Mileage Plan as Atmos Rewards; the $125 redeposit fee has been eliminated
- No award redeposit or cancellation fee for any member tier
- Partner award booking fee: $20 per person per direction (effective July 1, 2026; was $12.50)
- Partner award booking fees are non-refundable regardless of cancellation
- 24-hour cancellation policy applies
- Points from cancellations are fully redeposited
Frequently asked questions
Did Alaska Airlines eliminate its $125 redeposit fee?
Yes. With the rebrand to Atmos Rewards, Alaska eliminated all award redeposit fees. All members can now cancel and get their points back for free before departure.
What is the partner award booking fee?
Alaska charges a non-refundable $20 per person per direction booking fee for partner award tickets (effective July 1, 2026; previously $12.50). This fee is not refunded if you cancel the award.
Does Alaska's free cancellation apply to partner awards?
Yes — no redeposit fee applies to partner awards. However, the partner award booking fee ($20/direction) paid at the time of booking is non-refundable.
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