Quantcast

Alaska Air Group reports strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024

Alaska Air Group reports strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024
Airports
Webp gd730igldz1fnbbg30w8oja11k7z
Daniel Chun Regional Vice President, Hawai‘i | Alaska Airlines

Alaska Air Group Inc. has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, showcasing a significant performance in revenue and earnings. The company reported record annual revenue of $11.7 billion, achieving a GAAP pretax margin of 4.6% and an adjusted pretax margin of 7.1%, which is considered among the best in the industry.

Ben Minicucci, President & CEO of Alaska Air Group, stated, "This was a transformational year as we brought Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska Air Group and began our journey to unlock $1 billion in incremental pretax profit over the next three years." He emphasized the company's commitment to rewarding employees with nearly six weeks of pay as part of their incentive plan.

The acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines was completed on September 18, 2024, impacting consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year. Fourth-quarter GAAP earnings per share were reported at $0.55, while adjusted earnings per share reached $0.97, surpassing guidance by approximately $0.50 at midpoint due to improvements in revenue and cost management.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Andrew Harrison, Chief Commercial Officer, commented on future strategies: "Our success this year and our optimistic look ahead is built upon a proven strategy that puts the guest at the center of everything we do."

In terms of financial achievements for 2024 under GAAP standards, Alaska Air Group recorded net income for both the fourth quarter ($71 million) and full year ($395 million). Excluding special items and adjustments, net income stood at $125 million for Q4 and $625 million for the entire year.

The company generated operating cash flow amounting to $1.5 billion throughout 2024 and completed financing backed by its Mileage Plan program while retiring certain debts acquired with Hawaiian Airlines.

Looking forward to growth opportunities in 2025, Alaska announced plans to establish Seattle as an international gateway with new routes to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon alongside other service expansions within Alaska and Oregon states.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

UPS has operated one of the longest direct air cargo routes in the United States since 2018, connecting Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky with Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates.

Aug 2, 2025

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 is the largest version of the 737 family, designed to compete with the Airbus A321neo.

Aug 2, 2025

Russian airline Aeroflot reported significant flight disruptions on Monday, July 28, due to a failure in its information systems.

Aug 2, 2025

After more than four years, American Airlines will reintroduce its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on the New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) route starting October 6.

Aug 2, 2025

The Airbus A321XLR, which entered service in late 2024, is now the longest-range narrowbody aircraft available.

Aug 2, 2025

The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the only commercial jetliners with a partial or full second passenger deck, and both have left a significant mark on aviation history.

Aug 2, 2025