Bereavement fares
We’re so sorry for your loss, and want to help lessen your burden however we can. In that spirit, we offer a discount for bereavement travel to make it easier for you to be with your loved ones during this difficult time.
How does the bereavement fare work?
If you need to travel within the next 7 days due to the death of one of your immediate family members, you may be eligible for a 10% discount off the lowest available fare for your desired flights. This reduced rate is only available when purchasing your ticket by phone. Please read below for eligibility.
Call us to receive this reduced rate fare:
- Reservations and customer service: 1-800-252-7522
- Hearing and speech impaired (TTY): Dial 711 for relay services
- Accessible services: 1-800-503-0101
Who is considered immediate family?
We consider these relatives immediate family members:
- A spouse or domestic partner
- A child or stepchild
- A parent (mother, father, stepmother, or stepfather)
- Siblings (brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, stepbrother, or stepsister)
- Grandparents (grandmother, grandfather, step grandparent, or great grandparent)
- A grandchild (granddaughter, grandson, step grandchild, or great grandchild)
- An aunt or uncle
- A niece or nephew
- In-laws (mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law)
Note: This reduced rate does not apply to cousins or other in-law relatives.
What other rules apply to this bereavement fare?
You are eligible for the reduced rate fare if you are traveling due to the death of an immediate family member; this reduced rate isn't intended for medical or emergency travel.
Here are a few more details that apply:
- The discount is valid on Alaska Airlines and flights operated on behalf of Alaska by Horizon or SkyWest.
- Travel must begin within seven days of purchasing your ticket.
- Guests over the age of 18 must be Mileage Plan members, and have their Mileage Plan numbers added to their reservation.
Not a Mileage Plan member yet? It's free to join. - This fare discount only applies to new tickets purchased by contacting our call center.
- All rules associated with the fare are applicable, including Saver fare restrictions.
- All fees associated with the fare are applicable.
- This fare discount cannot be combined with any other promotional discounts (such as Money & Miles, companion fares, government fares or military fares).
- The discount cannot be offered after travel has begun.