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Alaska Air swings to a $147 million Q3 loss as fuel costs surge 60%

Alaska Air Group reported a $147 million third-quarter net loss, compared with a $73 million profit a year earlier, citing a significant fuel-cost headwind. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.36 beat estimates by $0.08, while revenue of $4.31 billion fell $10 million short of expectations.

Discovered 2026-10-20T20:04:27.937315-07:00 | 2026-10-20T20:04:27.937315-07:00

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The year-over-year swing from a $73 million profit to a $147 million loss underscores how sharply fuel costs can affect airline results; the company cited a 60% increase in fuel costs.
The earnings beat on adjusted EPS did not prevent a revenue miss, making the divergence relevant when assessing Alaska Air’s operating performance and financial outlook.

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