Alaska Air Group cuts about 200 jobs, mostly management
Alaska Air Group is eliminating about 200 positions, mostly in management, citing fuel costs and a tough operating environment. The company says front-line roles are not affected.
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About 200 non-contract positions across Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon. 125 in Washington, 48 in Hawaii (40 eliminated, 8 offered other roles), per reporting. Front-line, non-management roles are not affected, the CEO told staff.
WARN notices went out October 30, per the Star-Advertiser. Affected employees leave November 13 and stay on payroll through December 31 with severance and transition support.
Alaska Air Group called it a difficult decision and cited a challenging operating environment, including unpredictable fuel costs. Minicucci told staff the company could lose as much as $700 million this year if conditions persist.
Head counts are from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and FOX 13 Seattle, quoting the company and staff emails. They were not confirmed in Washington or Hawaii WARN databases.