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Alaska Air Group, which oversees Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, is set to enhance its Airbus A321neo operations this year. The company is working towards a unified operating certificate for both airlines while managing the transition back to a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
After retiring its own A321neo planes nearly two years ago in favor of an all-Boeing fleet, Alaska now faces a change in strategy following its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. This $1.9 billion acquisition was crucial for Hawaiian Airlines, providing much-needed financial support as it faced significant losses.
During a recent earnings call, Alaska Air Group reported record revenues of $11.7 billion despite a $200 million loss linked to the 737 MAX 9 issues. The focus for 2025 includes increasing capacity and improving fleet utilization to boost profits further.
