Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) is a major U.S. airline company headquartered in Seattle, operating through its subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air, and McGee Air Services. The company provides passenger and cargo air transportation across North America, Central America, and parts of Asia and the Pacific. ALK focuses on safety, customer care, operational excellence, and sustainability, offering a broad network of destinations and services.
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Passenger Revenue - Provides scheduled air transportation for passengers across the western United States, North America, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, the Bahamas, and Guatemala through Alaska Airlines, and between the Hawaiian Islands, the continental U.S., Asia, the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand through Hawaiian Airlines.
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Loyalty Program (Mileage Plan) - Offers a frequent flyer program that allows customers to earn and redeem miles for flights, upgrades, and other benefits.
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Cargo and Other Revenue - Delivers air cargo services and generates additional revenue through ancillary services.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Andrea L. Schneider Executive | SVP People | None | Joined ALK in 1989, held various roles, became SVP People in 2019. | |
Andrew R. Harrison Executive | EVP and Chief Commercial Officer | None | Joined ALK in 2008, serves as CCO. | |
Benito Minicucci Executive | President and CEO | Board member at University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business, Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking; UNCF (United Negro College Fund) | Joined ALK in 2004, became President and CEO in 2021, led Virgin America integration. | View Report → |
Constance E. von Muehlen Executive | EVP and COO | None | Joined ALK in 2018, serves as COO. | |
Diana Birkett Rakow Executive | SVP Public Affairs and Sustainability | None | Joined ALK in 2017, leads sustainability initiatives. | |
Jason M. Berry Executive | EVP Cargo, President of Horizon Air | None | Joined ALK in 2013, held various cargo roles, became President of Horizon Air in 2023. | |
Joseph A. Sprague Executive | EVP Hawai'i Pacific | None | Officer at ALK since 2019, leads Hawaiian Airlines as CEO following acquisition. | |
Kyle B. Levine Executive | SVP Legal, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary | None | Joined ALK in 2006, held various legal roles, became General Counsel in 2017. | |
Shane R. Tackett Executive | Executive Vice President Finance and CFO | None | Joined ALK in 2000, held various leadership roles, became CFO in 2020. | |
Adrienne R. Lofton Board | Director | Vice President, Global Brand Marketing at Google | Director since 2021, extensive marketing leadership experience. | |
Daniel K. Elwell Board | Director | Board member at PARSEC Acquisition; Advisory roles at Joby Aviation, Dedrone, Asylon, AFCO/AVPorts, Aireon, SAAB, USA SSA | Director since 2021, former FAA Deputy Administrator. | |
Eric K. Yeaman Board | Director | Founder and Managing Partner at Hoku Capital LLC; Director at Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | Director since 2012, chairs Audit Committee, extensive financial expertise. | |
Helvi K. Sandvik Board | Director | President of Kidways LLC; Board member at HDR, Inc., National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development | Director since 2013, former President of NANA Development Corporation. | |
J. Kenneth Thompson Board | Director | Non-Executive Chairman at Pioneer Natural Resources; Board member at Coeur Mining, Tetra Tech, CDF Capital | Director since 1999, extensive experience in energy and governance. | |
James A. Beer Board | Director | Board member at DocuSign, Inc. | Director since 2017, serves on Audit and Innovation Committees, former CFO at Atlassian. | |
Kathleen T. Hogan Board | Director | Chief People Officer at Microsoft; Board member at National Center for Women & Information Technology | Director since 2019, extensive HR and governance experience. | |
Patricia M. Bedient Board | Non-Executive Board Chair | Board member at Suncor Energy, Park Hotels and Resorts, Oregon State University Board of Trustees, University of Washington Foster School of Business Advisory Board | Director since 2004, extensive experience in finance and governance. | |
Raymond L. Conner Board | Director | Operating Advisor at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice; Chairman of Pursuit Aerospace; Board of Trustees at Central Washington University; Director at Adient plc | Director since 2018, former Vice Chairman at Boeing. |
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With the integration of Hawaiian Airlines progressing, what potential challenges do you foresee in achieving the $500 million in synergies over the next three years, particularly concerning the integration of the loyalty programs and reservation systems? ,
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As you expand into international markets with new routes to Tokyo and Incheon, how will you address potential seasonality and yield volatility to ensure year-round profitability on these routes? ,
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Given the industry's low capacity growth of about 1.5% in the first quarter, how are you positioning Alaska Airlines to capitalize on this environment, and are there specific markets where increased competitive pressures might impact your revenue growth? ,
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Can you elaborate on the risks associated with your IT initiatives, including moving to a single passenger service system by April and integrating e-commerce and merchandising platforms, and how potential delays might affect your financial targets? ,
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Regarding the expansion of your cargo business and Amazon flying, what challenges do you anticipate in integrating the remaining four freighters by April, and how does the performance to date compare with your initial expectations?
Research analysts who have asked questions during Alaska Air Group Inc earnings calls.
Andrew Didora
Bank of America
4 questions for ALK
Conor Cunningham
Melius Research LLC
4 questions for ALK
Duane Pfennigwerth
Evercore ISI
4 questions for ALK
Scott Group
Wolfe Research
4 questions for ALK
Thomas Fitzgerald
TD Cowen
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Catherine O'Brien
Goldman Sachs
3 questions for ALK
Daniel McKenzie
Seaport Global Securities
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Jamie Baker
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 questions for ALK
Michael Linenberg
Deutsche Bank
3 questions for ALK
Ravi Shanker
Morgan Stanley
3 questions for ALK
Brandon Oglenski
Barclays
2 questions for ALK
Thomas Wadewitz
UBS
2 questions for ALK
Christopher Stathoulopoulos
Susquehanna Financial Group
1 question for ALK
James Baker
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1 question for ALK
John Dorsett
Barclays
1 question for ALK
Ravi Shankar
Morgan Stanley
1 question for ALK
Savanthi Syth
Raymond James
1 question for ALK
Shannon Doherty
Deutsche Bank
1 question for ALK
Stephen Trent
Citigroup Inc.
1 question for ALK
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
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Approximately 79% of the company's capacity to and from Seattle competes with this competitor. | |
This competitor is identified as a significant competitor in the state of Hawai'i and on the West Coast. | |
This competitor is identified as a significant competitor in the state of Hawai'i and on the West Coast. |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. | 2024 | Completed acquisition by Alaska Air Group on September 18, 2024, for approximately $936 million in cash (at $18.00 per share) with total consideration around $1.0 billion including additional payments. The deal strategically expands Alaska’s network by establishing Honolulu as its second-largest hub while maintaining separate brands and aiming for a unified FAA operating certificate, with anticipated annualized interest cost savings of over $35 million. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ALK.
- ALK has upgraded its 2025 full-year financial outlook.
- The company now expects revenue to grow by 12-14% in local currencies, an increase from the previously projected 9-13% growth.
- The operating profit (EBIT) margin is still anticipated to improve by 5 percentage points to 25%.
- This upgrade is primarily driven by higher-than-expected revenue in Europe in Q2, positive momentum from adrenaline autoinjector sales and tablets, and reduced market risks.
- Preliminary Q2 results show total revenue grew by 12% in local currencies to DKK 1,527 million, and EBIT increased by 41% in local currencies to DKK 375 million, achieving an EBIT margin of 25%.
- Alaska Air Group reported record Q2 2025 revenues of $3.7 billion, up 2% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $1.78.
- The company expects to deliver at least $3.25 in adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2025, with Q3 2025 adjusted EPS projected between $1.00 and $1.04.
- Management remains confident in achieving its target of $10 in earnings per share by 2027, driven by the Alaska Accelerate plan which aims for $1 billion in incremental profit over the next two years.
- The company repurchased $428 million in shares during Q2 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to $535 million.
- Demand has stabilized with positive momentum since late June, leading to adjustments in capacity, with Q3 capacity expected to be down about 1% and full-year growth around 2%.
- Operational stability and demand strength were emphasized, with strong booking volumes including the largest booking week since March and solid performance in rebanking at Seattle and growing connecting itineraries in Portland (e.g., 200% increase).
- Key loyalty initiatives were outlined, targeting a net incremental profit of $150 million by 2027 through program enhancements, premium card launches, and integration of legacy networks (including Hawaiian) to boost loyalty revenue from 15% upward.
- Fleet and premium service improvements were discussed, noting ongoing aircraft retrofits (with current premium seat mix near 26% and potential increases to 30%+) along with positive developments in Boeing narrow-body and 787 deliveries supporting future premium offerings.
- Q1 revenues reached $3.1 billion with robust unit and premium revenue growth amid a challenging macro environment, supporting the path to $10 EPS by 2027 and $1 billion in incremental profit .
- Strategic integration: Achieved strong integration of Hawaiian Airlines and ratified new three-year collective bargaining agreements for flight attendants, bolstering synergy initiatives .
- Operational highlights: Delivered industry-leading domestic performance with 3.9% capacity growth and 9.0% YoY revenue increase, alongside a 5% unit revenue increase offset by a 2.1% rise in unit costs .
- Financial performance: Reported a GAAP net loss per share of $1.35 and an adjusted loss of $0.77, with $459 million in operating cash flow and $149 million in share repurchases .
- Strong balance sheet: Maintained $3.3 billion in liquidity with a debt-to-cap ratio of 58% and an improved adjusted net debt to EBITDAR of 2.1x, enabling an accelerated share repurchase program .
- Margin improvement: Recorded a 7-point improved pretax margin in Q1 2025 despite challenging market conditions .
- Commercial advancements: Continued investments in expanding network capacity and launching intercontinental flights further support Alaska’s growth strategy .