Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) is a U.S. airline group headquartered in Seattle, best known for Alaska Airlines and its regional flying through Horizon Air. The company’s recent growth story is tightly linked to the Hawaiian Airlines acquisition and integration—expanding scale, network reach, and loyalty.
Below is an updated, 2026-ready roundup of Alaska Air Group facts and statistics with a quick answer box, key metrics table, and FAQs. Older figures are preserved only when clearly labeled by year.
Alaska Air Group (Quick Facts)
Alaska Air Group reported $14.239 billion in total operating revenue and $100 million in GAAP net income for 2025. The company carried 58.627 million revenue passengers in 2025 (vs 49.238 million in 2024) and reported an operating fleet of 413 aircraft in 2025. As of December 31, 2024, Alaska Air Group employed 33,941 active employees, reflecting Alaska, Hawaiian, Horizon, and McGee Air Services.
Key Metrics Table: Alaska Air Group by the Numbers
| Metric | Stat | Year / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 (as McGee Airways) | Renamed Alaska Airlines in 1944 |
| Total operating revenue | $14.239B | FY2025 (year ended Dec. 31, 2025) |
| GAAP net income | $100M | FY2025 |
| Total operating revenue | $11.735B | FY2024 |
| GAAP net income | $395M | FY2024 |
| Revenue passengers | 58.627M | FY2025 |
| Revenue passengers | 49.238M | FY2024 |
| Departures | 543k | FY2025 |
| Load factor | 82.9% | FY2025 |
| Operating fleet | 413 aircraft | FY2025 (operating stats) |
| Operating fleet | 392 aircraft | FY2024 (operating stats) |
| Active employees | 33,941 | As of Dec. 31, 2024 (includes Alaska, Hawaiian, Horizon, McGee) |
What Is Alaska Air Group?
Alaska Air Group is an airline holding company. Operationally, it includes:
- Alaska Airlines: mainline passenger service largely across the western U.S., transcontinental routes, and select international flying.
- Regional operations: flying under capacity purchase agreements (CPAs), including Horizon and SkyWest-operated E175 service.
- Hawaiian Airlines: included in consolidated reporting after the acquisition; adds inter-island and long-haul Hawai‘i flying.
Alaska Air Group Operating Stats (2024 vs. 2025)
These are the “headline” operating metrics investors most often compare year over year:
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue passengers | 58.627M | 49.238M |
| Capacity (ASMs) | 92.962B | 76.167B |
| Traffic (RPMs) | 77.110B | 63.871B |
| Load factor | 82.9% | 83.9% |
| Departures | 543k | 461k |
Financial Snapshot (2024 vs. 2025)
Alaska Air Group reports full-year performance in its earnings materials. Here are the cleanest year-labeled anchors:
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating revenue | $14.239B | $11.735B |
| Passenger revenue | $12.835B | $10.654B |
| GAAP net income | $100M | $395M |
2026 “What’s New”
- Integration milestone: The company reported achieving a single operating certificate for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines (a major FAA integration step).
- Fleet expansion plans: In its FY2025 materials, Alaska Air Group discussed a large fleet order announced in January 2026 (including 737-10s and 787s) and long-term fleet growth targets.
FAQ: Alaska Air Group
How many passengers does Alaska Air Group carry?
Alaska Air Group reported 58.627 million revenue passengers in 2025 (vs 49.238 million in 2024).
How much revenue does Alaska Air Group generate?
Alaska Air Group reported $14.239 billion in total operating revenue for 2025.
How many employees does Alaska Air Group have?
As of December 31, 2024, Alaska Air Group reported 33,941 active employees across Alaska, Hawaiian, Horizon, and McGee Air Services.
How big is Alaska’s fleet?
Alaska Air Group reported an operating fleet of 413 aircraft in 2025 (vs 392 in 2024) in its operating statistics summary.
What’s the difference between Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group?
Alaska Airlines is the main airline brand. Alaska Air Group is the parent company that reports consolidated financials and includes multiple operating businesses (including regional operations and Hawaiian Airlines following the acquisition).