Alaska Air Group forecast PRASM growth to be flat in 3Q2012

Alaska Air Group reports (09-Oct-2012) the following consolidated financial forecast for 3Q2012:

• PRASM: USD13.30 to USD13.40 cents, flat year-on-year;
  • Mainline: USD12.15 to USD12.25 cents, +1% to +1.5%;
• CASM (excluding fuel and special items): USD8.05 to USD8.10 cents, -1% to -1.5%;
  • Mainline: USD7.15 to USD7.20 cents, -1% to -1.5%. [more -original PR]

Alaska Air Group: "We expect that our consolidated non-operating expense will be approximately USD4 million to USD5 million in 3Q2012," Source: Company statement, 09-Oct-2012.