Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
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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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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