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Alaska Air Group reports airline developments across Alaska Airlines, Horizon regional operations and Hawaiian Airlines. Recurring news covers route additions, network changes in the U.S. and international markets, passenger and cargo service, operational performance, fleet modernization, and financial results for the air transportation business.
Company updates also address Atmos™ Rewards, co-branded credit card economics, oneworld alliance participation, brand partnerships, maintenance technology, aircraft orders and capital-structure actions. News involving Hawaiian Airlines reflects its role within Alaska Air Group, including Hawaiʻi-focused service, loyalty integration and global alliance connectivity.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) is celebrating 40 years in San Diego by launching seasonal nonstop service to Loreto, Mexico, its 50th nonstop destination from San Diego International Airport, starting December 19, 2026.
The San Diego–Loreto route will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays through April 28, 2027, using Embraer 175 aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines, equipped with high-speed Starlink Wi‑Fi that is complimentary for Atmos Rewards members. Alaska will be the only airline offering nonstop flights between the two cities.
To mark the anniversary, Alaska is running a months-long guest appreciation campaign that includes an anniversary giveaway: 40 winners will receive Atmos Rewards Gold status for 40 years, and one grand-prize winner will receive 1 million Atmos Rewards points. The company also plans to open one of the largest airline lounges in San Diego in 2028 and highlights its role as San Diego’s leading airline with both pilot and flight attendant bases in the region.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), Seattle's largest international carrier, announced new seasonal nonstop routes from Seattle to Athens (ATH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Seattle–Athens launches May 12, 2027 with three weekly flights, while Seattle–Paris starts May 25, 2027 with five weekly flights through October 2027.
Both routes will use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners featuring lie-flat business class Suites, curated dining, premium amenities and Starlink Wi‑Fi. Introductory roundtrip Main Cabin fares start at $999 for tickets purchased in the U.S. through August 26. With these additions, Alaska expects to serve seven intercontinental destinations from Seattle by summer 2027.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced a multi-year partnership with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold to anchor a Seattle-focused campaign highlighting the airline's global expansion and guest experience enhancements. The first campaign will spotlight new nonstop routes from Seattle to Paris and Athens and promote the Atmos Rewards loyalty program and premium international offerings.
The partnership will feature Darnold alongside Alaska employees across social media, traditional advertising and in-airport experiences throughout the football season. Activations include select “Flight 1414” services awarding guests an automatic 1,414 Atmos Rewards points, game-linked flights for home and away matchups, and Group C boarding from Sept. 9 for guests wearing Darnold’s No. 14 Seattle jersey at participating SeaTac gates.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) reported second quarter 2026 GAAP pretax margin of (5.3)% and a GAAP net loss of $76 million, or $0.68 per share. Adjusted pretax margin was (4.3)% with adjusted net loss of $102 million, or $0.92 per share.
Total revenue rose 10% year-over-year to $4.1 billion on 1% capacity growth, with unit revenue (RASM) up 8.6%. Premium revenue grew 15%, cargo 21%, managed corporate 30%, and loyalty cash remuneration 19%. Economic fuel cost surged 85% to $4.43 per gallon, adding about $600 million of fuel expense.
Non-fuel unit costs increased 6.5%, including 2.5 points of transitory items tied to integration, prior aircraft sale gains, and international ramp-up. Alaska raised $1 billion in new financing, bringing total liquidity to $3.8 billion and unencumbered assets to about $20 billion.
For Q3 2026, ALK guides to 2–3% capacity growth, low double-digit RASM growth, low- to mid-single-digit CASMex growth, economic fuel at $3.75 per gallon, and adjusted EPS between $0.00 and $1.00.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), through Alaska Airlines, will add four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters under long-term leases, expanding its dedicated freighter fleet from five to nine aircraft and effectively doubling capacity. The new freighters are expected to enter service in the first half of 2027.
According to Alaska Airlines, the aircraft will be dedicated to the states of Alaska and Hawai'i, with Hawai'i-based cargo jets planned in Hawaiian Air Cargo livery. The expansion supports the Alaska Accelerate strategic plan, where integrated Alaska and Hawaiian cargo operations are targeted to generate $150 million of new annual profit and open additional international shipping opportunities.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), through Alaska Airlines, announced a future Neighbor Island fleet plan for Hawaiian Airlines, selecting Hawaiian-branded Boeing 737-800s to replace the retiring Boeing 717 fleet. The aircraft will be based in Honolulu and flown by Honolulu-based crews after integration.
The 737-800s are planned to enter service starting in 2028, offering twice as many First Class seats, over 30 Premium Class seats, fast free Starlink Wi-Fi, more cargo space for surfboards, and upgraded cabins with power and device holders. Beginning in October, one Alaska-branded 737 will operate three daily round trips between Honolulu and Kahului to supplement capacity.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK), including Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air, reported strong Fourth of July operations and first-half 2026 reliability leadership.
From July 2–6, the airlines completed 99.37% of scheduled flights, with zero Alaska cancellations on July 2 and three of the 10 busiest days in company history.
Cirium ranked Alaska Air Group No. 1 in on-time performance among U.S. carriers for the first half of 2026.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK), parent of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air, will host a webcasted conference call to discuss its Q2 2026 financial results on July 22, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. EDT / 8:30 a.m. PDT.
The company plans to file second-quarter results and outlook after market close on July 21, 2026. The live webcast and archived replay will be available to the public on the investor relations section of alaskaair.com.
Hawaiian Airlines (HA) introduced a special oneworld alliance livery on its Airbus A330 featuring the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi phrase “Aloha a puni ka honua” (“Aloha all around the world”). The design keeps the iconic Pualani tail and maile lei fuselage.
According to Hawaiian Airlines, oneworld membership lets Atmos Rewards and Huakaʻi members earn, redeem and gain elite recognition across 15 oneworld airlines serving nearly 1,000 destinations in 170+ countries, with access to about 700 premium lounges and other elite travel benefits.
Hawaiian Airlines (NYSE:ALK), Surf Air Mobility, and BETA Technologies launched an electric aircraft demonstration program in Hawaiʻi using BETA’s ALIA CTOL.
Over six to eight weeks, flights will assess operational, economic, maintenance, battery, and infrastructure needs for future cargo and passenger electric aviation across Hawaiʻi’s interisland network.