Alaska Air eyes guidance return as fares offset fuel costs
Alaska Air may restore its financial guidance as higher fares and strong demand offset fuel costs. Corporate bookings are up 20% to 30% over last year.
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Alaska Air Group aims to reinstate its full-year financial guidance during its second-quarter earnings call if fuel prices stabilize. The carrier previously withdrew its outlook due to volatile jet fuel costs, but now expects higher fares and resilient demand to offset most of the fuel-price hit in the second half of the year. This recovery is critical for the airline as it seeks to stabilize its balance sheet and return to predictable financial reporting.
