American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the latest U.S. carriers to raise fees for checked baggage, coming as operators look to offset higher jet fuel costs.
The Alaska Air Group regional carrier has cultivated an effective, efficient workforce pipeline that feeds group-level pathways to Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.
Alaska Air Group has revised its first quarter guidance downward on higher fuel costs and other significant headwinds that have emerged in the early months of 2026.
Though faced with rising fuel prices, strong demand is helping U.S. airlines navigate the headwind, even allowing some to raise first quarter revenue targets.
SkyWest extended key contracts with United and Delta, solidified E175 fleet plans, and is eyeing growth in underserved communities and charter opportunities.
Alaska Air Group describes planned modest growth for 2026 as “prudent,” citing a demand environment that is still recovering from the economic shocks of 2025.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) finalized a new use and land agreement (ULA) with its airline tenants, setting the stage for a 32-gate expansion.
Alaska Air Group is weighing the fate of Hawaiian Airlines’ A321neos in the merged entity’s fleet, concluding the current number in the operation is too small.
Accenture has conducted an initial audit of Alaska Air Group’s IT infrastructure, and the carrier intends to share findings from the preliminary report soon.
The Olympic Pipeline that delivers jet fuel to Seattle-Tacoma International has been partially restarted, easing the fuel shortage emergency at the airport.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport still has a disruption in jet fuel supply, causing airlines to take contingency measures, including making refueling stops.
