Alaska Air Group plans to eliminate about 200 non-contract positions due to increased fuel prices and geopolitical challenges, which could lead to a potential USD700 million net annual loss in 2026, according to chief executive officer Ben Minicucci. “We must return to the financial discipline that has long been a key competitive advantage,” he said. The reductions include 125 positions in Washington state and 48 in Hawaii, and will impact less than 1% of the group’s employees.