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Alaska Air’s Rough Q2, Bright Spots Ahead | Seattle News
Alaska Air Group’s Q2 report hit turbulence with a $76 million net loss, fueled by soaring fuel prices that crushed margins — despite a 10% revenue jump to $4.1 billion. Yet, the airline spotted silver linings: strong premium, cargo, and corporate travel growth, industry-leading on-time performance, and major progress integrating Hawaiian Airlines plus new European routes. CEO Ben Minicucci noted June showed double-digit unit revenue growth and healthy margins, hinting the core business is resilient — though April’s Hawaii rainstorms hurt travel more than expected. Looking ahead, Q3 forecasts…
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