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US mid-size airlines: cost pressures outweigh strong revenue in Q1 2026

After our round-up of first quarter financial results for the US Big Four last week, The Engine Cowl takes a look at the highlights from the rest of the publicly-traded United States-based airlines. Key Themes * While operating margins at the Big Four grew compared to last year,

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Alaska Airlines’ strong demand challenged by external events in Q1, downgrades quarterly outlook

Alaska Airlines expects the per-gallon fuel cost to be $2.90 to $3.00 in Q1 2026, compared to its 2025 average of $2.52.

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Three takeaways from Alaska Airlines Q4 2025 results: income down vs 2024, turning point in Q4, and Alaska driving group’s profits

Alaska Airlines has released its Q4 2025 financial results, with the quarter marking yet another important step in fully integrating Hawaiian Airlines. At the same time, there were some worrying signs for the group, including losses at Hawaiian Airlines and its regional operations. Income down vs 2024 Alaska Air Group,

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Exploring Alaska Airlines load factors on its two international long-haul routes

Alaska Airlines currently has two long-haul international routes, connecting Seattle with Tokyo and Seoul.

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Alaska Airlines orders up to 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10s, five 787s

Alaska Airlines' latest order includes up to 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10 (35 options) and five 787 aircraft.

Airlines for America

American carriers concerned about losing slots, possibilities for Alaska or Southwest to begin flights to Dublin

Dublin Airport's (DUB) 32 million passenger cap continues to anger and concern airlines on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines confirms termination of LATAM Airlines codeshare

The Department of Transportation (DOT) had mandated that either of the airlines notify the Department if their codeshare agreement ended.

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Alaska Airlines begins selling tickets to London Heathrow

Alaska Airlines warned that year-round services are still subject to government approval.

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Alaska Airlines to lease London Heathrow slots from American Airlines

The slot lease begins on May 22, 2026.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest goes on the offensive against Alaska Airlines in California

Almost all of Southwest Airlines' new flights from California are to Alaska Airlines' hubs in the PNW and Hawaii.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines fails to get slots at London Heathrow

The airline could still lease or buy slots from other operators.

United States

US airlines call to ensure that aviation does not become collateral damage amid policy disagreements

A4A pointed out that the FAA had $5 billion

Alaska Airlines

Alaska asks FAA to amend its exemption to add Hawaiian's aircraft to its AOC without evacuation demonstrations

Alaska Airlines has essentially requested more time to draw up a plan to demonstrate partial evacuation and ditching procedures.

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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines receive a single operating certificate

Alaska Airlines promised that once Hawaiian Airlines' designator code is gone from its booking system, customers will still be able to distinguish the airline's flights.

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IT-related ground stop forces Alaska Airlines to postpone Q3 earnings call

Alaska Airlines' positive Q3 2025 result was overshadowed by a ground stop following another IT outage.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines to continue flying between Honolulu and Auckland

During the last winter season, Hawaiian Airlines' load factors on the route were, on average, around 76.4%.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines and STARLUX Airlines expand codeshare to include 12 more cities

STARLUX Airlines' ascension into oneworld seems to be imminent.

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Alaska Airlines flights from Seattle to Seoul are taking off

This will be Alaska Airlines' second post-merger long-haul international route.

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Alaska Airlines' Flights To Reykjavik, Iceland Are Now Bookable

The launch date of Alaska Airlines' services to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) remains unclear.