Alaska Airlines targets Portland and San Diego growth as fuel costs surge

Alaska Airlines sees room to expand from its West Coast hubs in Portland and San Diego while contending with rising fuel costs. The strategy signals a focus on growth in markets beyond the carrier’s traditional West Coast footprint even as a key operating expense climbs.

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