[8-K] ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alaska Air Group reported an IT outage on October 23, 2025 that disrupted operations and prompted a temporary ground stop for Alaska and Horizon. The ground stop has been lifted, and the company is working to address operational impacts from the disruption.

The third-quarter conference call scheduled for October 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. EDT will not be held. The company stated it does not yet have an estimate of the financial impact on fourth-quarter results.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

October 24, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-8957						91-1292054
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

19300 International Boulevard

Seattle

Washington

98188

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(206) 392-5040

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Ticker Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			ALK			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

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This document is also available on our website at http://investor.alaskaair.com

ITEM 8.01. Other Events

On October 23, 2025, Alaska Air Group experienced an IT outage that affected operations. A temporary ground stop was put in place for Alaska and Horizon. The ground stop has since been lifted, and the company is actively addressing the operational impacts that resulted from the disruption.

Our third quarter conference call that was planned for October 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. EDT will not be held. We do not yet have an estimate of the financial impact of the operational disruption on our fourth quarter results.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.                                                                           

Registrant

Date: October 24, 2025

/s/ EMILY HALVERSON

Emily Halverson

Vice President Finance, Controller, and Treasurer

FAQ

What did ALK disclose in its 8-K?

An IT outage on October 23, 2025 affected operations, led to a temporary ground stop for Alaska and Horizon, and the ground stop has since been lifted.

Did Alaska Air Group (ALK) cancel its earnings call?

Yes. The third-quarter conference call scheduled for October 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. EDT will not be held.

Is there an estimate of the financial impact for ALK?

The company stated it does not yet have an estimate of the financial impact on fourth-quarter results.

Which operations were affected at ALK?

Alaska and Horizon operations were affected due to the IT outage and temporary ground stop.

Has normal flight activity resumed for ALK?

The temporary ground stop has been lifted, and the company is addressing resulting operational impacts.

Where can investors find this ALK update?

The update is also available at http://investor.alaskaair.com.