Alaska Airlines Group forecasts capacity to rise 7% in 3Q2013

Alaska Airlines Group reported (13-Aug-2013) the following consolidated traffic and financial forecast for 3Q2013:

• Capacity (ASMs): +7% year-on-year;
• • Alaska Airlines mainline: +8%;
• Cost per ASM excluding fuel and special items: USD8.25 cents to USD8.30 cents, +3%;
• • Alaska Airlines mainline: USD7.45 cents to USD7.50 cents, +4.5%. [more - original PR]