Alaska Airlines · fees checked 2026-10-21
What a Alaska Airlines flight really costs
The fare is only the start. These are Alaska Airlines's own published prices for bags, seats, priority and the fees that catch people out, with the date we checked each one. Prices vary by route and date, so we show the range the airline publishes.
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What's included free
- Personal item such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag (free, all fares)see source source
- Carry-on bag, 22 x 14 x 9 inches (free on all fares, including Saver)56 × 36 × 23 cm source
- One checked bag up to 50 lb / 23 kg (included with Saver, Main Cabin and Premium Class to and from Europe), up to 23kg source
- Two checked bags up to 70 lb / 32 kg each (included with Business Class / Suites to and from Europe), up to 32kg source
- Child's car seat and stroller (free, checked or at the gate)see source source
Checked (hold) bags
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st checked bag up to 50 lb / 23 kg, Europe (any economy fare) Free on Saver, Main Cabin and Premium Class: Saver has the same checked bag allowance as Main Cabin. Flights to and from Europe. Prices are in US dollars; on trips starting in Great Britain the price is in pounds, and on trips starting in France, Greece or Italy it is in euros (the trip's starting point sets the currency). | online, when booking | €0 / £0 / US$0 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| 2nd checked bag up to 50 lb / 23 kg, Europe (Saver and Main Cabin) Paid at online check-in, at a bag tag station or at the airport counter, at the same price. Free with Business Class and with Premium Economy on partner flights. Flights to and from Europe. Prices are in US dollars; on trips starting in Great Britain the price is in pounds, and on trips starting in France, Greece or Italy it is in euros (the trip's starting point sets the currency). | online, after booking | €85 / £75 / US$100 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| 3rd (and each further) checked bag, Europe The same price for the 4th bag and more. Paid at online check-in or at the airport. Flights to and from Europe. Prices are in US dollars; on trips starting in Great Britain the price is in pounds, and on trips starting in France, Greece or Italy it is in euros (the trip's starting point sets the currency). | online, after booking | €175 / £150 / US$200 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Overweight bag (51 to 70 lb / 23 to 32 kg), Europe Added on top of the normal bag fee. Bags over 70 lb are not accepted on Europe flights. Business Class: free for the first 2 bags. Flights to and from Europe. Prices are in US dollars; on trips starting in Great Britain the price is in pounds, and on trips starting in France, Greece or Italy it is in euros (the trip's starting point sets the currency). | at the airport | €85 / £75 / US$100 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Oversize bag (63 to 115 inches length + width + height), Europe Added on top of the normal bag fee, and on top of any overweight fee. Flights to and from Europe. Prices are in US dollars; on trips starting in Great Britain the price is in pounds, and on trips starting in France, Greece or Italy it is in euros (the trip's starting point sets the currency). | at the airport | €175 / £150 / US$200 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Seats
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Main Cabin seat chosen in advance Included with Main Cabin fares. On a Saver fare you cannot choose a standard seat: one is given free at check-in (or at the gate), and a group may not sit together. Alaska says children 13 and under are seated with an adult. | online, when booking | €0 / £0 / US$0 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Main Preferred seat (furthest-forward Main Cabin seats, some with more legroom) Starting price; Alaska gives no upper price and no long-haul price. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. Saver passengers can buy it to pick a seat in advance. Free for Atmos Rewards status holders. | online, when booking | ≈from €8.02 / ≈from £6.74 / from US$9 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Premium Class seat (more legroom, early boarding, free drinks) Starting price for an upgrade on a flight you have already booked; Alaska gives no upper price and no Europe price, so expect more on long flights. Offered on the 787 to Europe. Not refundable. Saver rules still apply if you upgrade a Saver fare. | online, when booking | ≈from €13.37 / ≈from £11.23 / from US$15 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Upgrade to Business Class / Suites (787 to Europe) Alaska does not publish a price; it is shown on the cart page when booking. Includes two 70 lb bags and lounge access. | online, when booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Priority boarding
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority boarding inferred Alaska does not sell priority boarding on its own. It comes with a Premium Class or Business seat. Saver passengers board last (group F). | online, when booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Airport check-in
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checking in at the airport counter inferred Alaska does not list a fee for checking in at the airport. Bag fees cost the same online or at the counter. | at the airport | not published | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Payment and admin fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card payment fee inferred Alaska does not list a card or payment fee on its fees page. | online, when booking | not published | per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Flight changes
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day confirmed change to another flight, Saver fare The only change allowed on a Saver fare (apart from the 24-hour cancellation rule). Saver fares cancelled at least 14 days before departure get 50% back as credit; otherwise there is no refund. | online, after booking | ≈€102.54 / ≈£86.16 / US$115 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Same-day confirmed change to another flight, Main Cabin Free for Atmos Gold, Platinum and Titanium members. | online, after booking | ≈€66.87 / ≈£56.19 / US$75 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Change or cancel a Main Cabin fare No change fee; you pay any difference in fare. Saver fares cannot be changed. | online, after booking | €0 / £0 / US$0 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Other fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking made by phone with the call centre For tickets booked from 2 July 2026 (it was $15 before). No charge when you book on alaskaair.com. Free for Atmos Gold and Platinum members. The page does not say whether it is charged per person. | at the airport | ≈€26.75 / ≈£22.48 / US$30 | per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
≈ = converted by us from US dollars and euros (as Alaska Airlines publishes them) at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-10-20. The airline's own price in that currency may differ slightly.
Main source: Alaska Airlines fees page. Next re-check due by 2026-11-21.
What travellers paid
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