Alaska Airlines cutting 48 Hawaii jobs, citing higher fuel costs

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    "url": "https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/10/30/breaking-news/alaska-airlines-cutting-48-hawaii-jobs-citing-higher-fuel-costs/",
    "title": "Alaska Airlines cutting 48 Hawaii jobs, citing higher fuel costs - Honolulu Star-Advertiser",
    "excerpt": "Friday, October 30, 2026 80° Today's Paper Breaking News Alaska Airlines cutting 48 Hawaii jobs, citing higher fuel costs By Allison Schaefers Today • Last updated 9:19 a.m. Share on Facebook Share on X Share by email Alaska Air Group said today it will eliminate 48 Hawaii positions as part of a companywide reduction of about 200 management jobs. The move comes just over a week after executives warned investors that surging fuel costs and geopolitical challenges were weighing heavily on the carrier’s financial performance. Affected employees received 60-day Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notices today. While the layoffs take effect Nov. 13, impacted employees will continue to receive pay through Dec. 31, and will receive severance and transition support, the company said. The airline has 32,500 employees throughout its entire network, and 125 employees were also laid off in Washington state, where Alaska is headquartered. In an email sent to employees this morning, Alaska Air Group President and CEO Ben Minicucci said the company is facing mounting financial pressure despite progress on its long-term growth strategy. “Despite having the right strategy and strong momentum, fuel prices and geopolitical challenges are putting significant financial pressure on our business,” Minicucci wrote. “If current conditions persist, we could lose as much as $700 million this...",
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