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Alaska Air (ALK) Passenger Load Factor

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Passenger Load Factor

Indicates the percentage of available seating capacity that is filled with passengers, highlighting operational efficiency and demand for flights.
Load factor rebounded from pandemic troughs into a steady ~80–85% band since mid‑2022 with predictable Q2/Q3 summer peaks, but those seasonal peaks have edged lower each year—suggesting capacity additions or softer peak pricing rather than a demand shortage. For investors this means utilization is normalized but not improving; the key watch is capacity discipline and PRASM/fare momentum, since weakening peak LFs would directly pressure margins.
Date
Passenger Load Factor
Sep 30, 2026
82.80
Jun 30, 2026
82.30
Mar 31, 2026
80.20
Dec 31, 2025
81.50
Sep 30, 2025
84.80
Jun 30, 2025
83.90
Mar 31, 2025
81.30
Dec 31, 2024
83.80
Sep 30, 2024
85.50
Jun 30, 2024
84.10