Missing a flight spoils the schedule of every plan made for the trip. It is really unfortunate and painful when a flight is missed. We do not know what to do when we miss a flight and start to panic regarding how to reach to the destination that was planned, because unable to reach the destination not only spoils the plan but also makes monetary loss as all other bookings needs to be cancelled at the last moment.
But if you have booked your flight with Alaska Airlines, you do not need to worry as you will have the option in your hand to rebook a flight again for you to travel once if you miss your flight. But there are some rules that needs to follow. So now let us get to know the process of what needs to be done to rebook and the steps to take in case you have missed Alaska Airlines flight.
What should you do in case of a missed Alaska Airlines flight?
In the event of you missing an Alaska Airlines flight, you need to take the below mentioned steps as given below so that you can rebook your flight again without any issue.
1) Contact the Officials
- The most important thing that needs to be done is to immediately contact the Alaska Airlines officials present at the boarding gate and inform them that you are present but got delayed in reaching the gate on time. It is very important so that the Alaska Airlines officials do not mark you as “no show” passenger.
- You have to call the customer service helpline number of Alaska Airlines if you are unable to reach the airport on time and are sure to miss your Alaska flight, and give them your ticket details so that they are aware of your presence so that they can prevent you from being marked as no show.
2) Steps to Rebook Your Alaska Flight
- The next step for you to do is that you have to visit the counter of Alaska Airlines in the airport as early as possible and speak with the Alaska Airlines official present and look into the option of rebooking in the next available flight.
- Once you get the confirmation of the availability of seat in the next Alaska Airlines flight to your destination, you will need to pay a flight change fee and submit your earlier boarding pass and collect the new boarding pass and then you can proceed for boarding.
3) Flight missed due to Airline Issue
- In case you have missed your flight due to any issue from Alaska Airlines, then you are eligible for a ticket on the next available flight absolutely free of charge.
- If you are not willing to fly on the next available flight, then Alaska Airlines will give you credit points which you can use to book tickets on later date or sometimes full refund to the original mode of payment.
4) Points to remember
- If the scheduled next flight is full then you then you will be adjusted on the flight with available seats for you to accommodate but you may have to pay the fare difference as well if any compared to your original ticket price.
- If you are in a hurry to reach your destination, you should look for alternative route options for your travel.
- You may wait for the end minute seats opening which may be available after the boarding gets completed, but if not then you shall have to wait for the next day.
- One thing you should be ready with is to bear any additional costs that you may incurred in the process as you may need to pay for booking a different flight, or for your accommodation in case of overnight wait.
5) Suggestions
- Plan to reach the airport at least 1 hours from the time of departure. You may have option to get a next flight if you miss your Alaska Airlines flight but it’s always better to have well enough time in hand to reach the airport from the departure of your flight.
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- Know about the policies and terms and conditions regarding different aspects of the airline so that you do not get into any unpleasant situation while flying.
