Alaska Airlines lays off 200 employees and warns of a 2026 loss

Reported on October 31, 2026, Alaska Airlines announced layoffs of 200 employees in back-office roles; pilots, flight attendants, ground staff and maintenance technicians are not affected. The company said the move is to cope with high fuel costs, and disclosed that it has lost 416 million US dollars over the past nine months. Among affected employees, 148 are in Washington state and 48 in Hawaii. The company also expects a loss in 2026. The layoffs have currently been announced, and the scope of roles involved and regional distribution are clear; there is no further implementation timetable or subsequent financial data disclosure yet.