Alaska Air Codeshare End with Spirit Removes 200 Weekly Flights, Cuts Throughput 4%
ALK•Alaska Air Group ended its Spirit Airlines codeshare on May 1, removing over 200 weekly flight connections across 28 markets. This network reduction is projected to lower May passenger throughput by roughly 4% year-over-year, potentially weighing on unit revenue performance in the quarter.
1. Termination of Spirit Codeshare
On May 1, Alaska Air Group officially ended its codeshare agreement with Spirit Airlines, pulling Spirit-branded flights from its reservation system. The move strips Alaska’s network of more than 200 weekly connections spanning 28 domestic and Caribbean markets, reducing its breadth of service and feeder traffic into major hubs.
2. Impact on Passenger Throughput
The removal of these flights is expected to trim May passenger throughput by about 4% compared with last year, as lost capacity and connectivity dampen seat miles sold. This reduction may pressure unit revenue metrics and force Alaska Air to reallocate aircraft to bolster core routes or pursue alternative partnerships longer term.
