alk-20260721 0000766421 false 0000766421 2026-07-21 2026-07-21 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 July 21, 2026 (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) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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). ☐ Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ This document is also available on our website at http://investor.alaskaair.com ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations And Financial Condition On July 21, 2026, Alaska Air Group issued a press release and certain supplemental materials reporting financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The press release is furnished herein as Exhibit 99.1. Supplemental information is furnished herein as Exhibit 99.2. ITEM 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure Pursuant to 17 CFR Part 243 (Regulation FD), Air Group is submitting these press releases and supplemental materials. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information under this item, including all Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. This report will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD. ITEM 9.01.  Financial Statements and Other Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Press Release dated July 21, 2026 Exhibit 99.2 Supplemental Earnings Materials 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - embedded within the Inline XBRL Document Signature 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:  July 21, 2026 /s/ EMILY HALVERSON Emily Halverson Vice President Finance, Controller, and Treasurer

Alaska Air Group reported its Q2 2026 financial results on July 21, 2026, disclosing operational and financial performance through a press release and supplemental exhibits in compliance with Regulation FD.

On July 21, 2026, Alaska Air Group, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The results were detailed in a press release and supported by supplemental materials provided as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. This financial disclosure is part of their ongoing requirement to inform investors about the company's operations and financial condition, highlighting its performance and any significant changes within the quarter. This reporting aligns with compliance under Regulation FD to ensure that all investors have equal access to material information.

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