Alaska Airlines is reducing its workforce by approximately 200 management positions nationwide. This includes eliminating 48 jobs in Hawaii due to increased operational expenses. The company cited rising fuel costs and a need to streamline management as primary reasons for the cuts. Affected employees will receive severance and transition support. These layoffs are separate from the acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/10/30/breaking-news/alaska-airlines-cutting-48-hawaii-jobs-citing-higher-fuel-costs/