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Alaska Airlines Cuts 200 Back-Office Jobs as Fuel Costs Push It to a Loss
Alaska Airlines is eliminating 200 back-office positions to rein in costs after higher fuel prices contributed to a $416 million loss over the past nine months. Flight crews, ramp agents and maintenance technicians are not affected.
The reductions fall entirely on administrative and support functions, with pilots, flight attendants, ramp agents and maintenance technicians excluded from the cuts, a company spokesperson confirmed.
The impact is concentrated in two states: 148 of the affected employees are based in Washington, while 48 are in Hawaii.
Alaska has posted a loss of $416 million across the first nine months of the year, a result the carrier attributes to elevated fuel expenses that have eroded its profitability.
The airline is also forecasting a loss in 2026, adding pressure on management to hold down operating costs beyond fuel purchasing.
Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld global airline alliance, which also includes carriers such as American Airlines, British Airways and Qantas.