: Alaska Air sees Q4 capacity and revenue at high end of guidance amid strong holiday travel demand

Alaska Air Group Inc. ALK said Thursday it expects fourth-quarter capacity and revenue to come in at the high end of guidance, boosted by strong travel demand during the holiday season. “Our CASMex guide has improved to the better end of our prior guide, driven by our strong operational performance and cost execution,” the carrier said in a regulatory filing. “Revenue is also coming in slightly ahead of our original midpoint, driven by strong holiday bookings and improved close in demand.”...