Alaska Airlines to Lay Off 200 Employees as It Forecasts a Loss in 2026

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    "title": "Alaska Airlines to Lay Off 200 Employees as It Forecasts a Loss in 2026 - Skift",
    "excerpt": "Photo Credit: Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. Alaska Airlines Higher fuel costs have eaten into Alaska’s profits and now the carrier says it will cut 200 back office roles to help with cost control. Alaska Airlines is laying off 200 employees as it grapples with high fuel costs and has lost $416 million in the past nine months of the year. The cuts only impact back office roles, so pilots, flight attendants, ramp agents, and maintenance technicians are among those that won’t be affected, a spokesperson confirmed to Skift. In Washington state, 148 employees will be impacted and in Hawaii, 48. “As we navigate a challenging op Subscribe now for complete access to Skift.com’s trusted coverage of the travel industry. Already a subscriber? Login Enter your email for a complimentary article + exclusive offers. Already a subscriber? Login Tags: alaska airlines , earnings , jet stream , skift intelligence",
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