Alaska Airlines Says Long-Haul Flights 'A Drag': 9 Nonstop Routes
Premium demand surges on London flights while newer long-haul sectors work to build steady, mature load factors.
By Aaron BaileyZimbabwe
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Despite Alaska Airlines aggressively expanding its long-haul network, the airline lost $147 million in the third quarter; while it attributes this to a higher-than-expected tax rate, the loss likely reflects the expansion of its long-haul operations.
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- 36 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 23, 2026
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- Aaron Bailey
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- Simple Flying