Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I have already paid for my upcoming trip....but, when inquiring about possibly getting my seats changed....a recording (Alaska Airlines) came on about kids fly free......when I asked if I would qualify for that......she said.....no, you are not eligible...because you are going during black out days.....what did that mean? I just said ok.....but, I have no idea what that meant
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Hey KCCHIEF... Disney has 'blacked out' days for annual passholders. Meaning, certain dates (if you picture looking at calendar) are not open for you to go into the park -- they're blacked out. (like taking a black marker and filling in that particular date to show that it's not available). I'm assuming that the kids fly free promotion is only available on certain dates -- and when it's not available, it's considered a 'black out.'
Originally Posted By Shiva Disney refers to these as "Blockout" days, not blackout . MousePlanet has posted the SoCal & Deluxe AP Blockout days for 2010. http://www.mouseplanet.com/misc.php?pg=blackout I'm guessing that Jim is right about the "blackout" being an airline restrction and not related to AP's.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan since it is offered Jan-April 28, 2010 I would think if your trip was in this time period you would be fine. I could see them blacking out Easter week as most promotions dont apply during holidays.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I used to work for Alaska and I can tell you that there are probably "black out/blockout" dates through out the Jan to April time frame. I'm not sure where you're flying from but a quick look at their site told me that some of the blackout dates are Feb. 18-19, 22, Mar. 19, 21, 26, 28, Apr. 2-5, 2010. And even more if you're trying to fly to Canada. Hope that helps! ~Beth
Originally Posted By fkurucz Most of the cost of flying an airliner from point A to B is "fixed", meaning that it pretty much costs the same to fly it when nearly empty as when nearly full. Airlines have promos like these to sell discounted seats (i.e. kids fly free with parents) when business is expected to be slow.
