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Alaska Air (ALK) CASMex

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CASMex

Tracks the cost per available seat mile excluding fuel, offering a view into the airline's cost efficiency and operational management.
CASMex shows a seasonal low in mid-year but a clear structural uptick since 2023, peaking in early 2026 — signaling persistent non‑fuel cost pressure (wages, maintenance, network/fleet changes) that could squeeze margins if yields don’t keep pace. The recurring Q2 dips show operational leverage in peak leisure travel, but they no longer offset year‑over‑year cost creep. Investors should focus on management’s productivity, fleet utilization and pricing actions to see if revenue growth can neutralize this higher underlying cost base.
Date
CASMex
Sep 30, 2026
11.46
Jun 30, 2026
11.40
Mar 31, 2026
12.37
Dec 31, 2025
11.72
Sep 30, 2025
10.98
Jun 30, 2025
10.90
Mar 31, 2025
11.89
Dec 31, 2024
11.57
Sep 30, 2024
10.16
Jun 30, 2024
9.89