On March 31, Alaska Air Group lowered its first-quarter outlook, attributing the revision to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices and a series of operational disruptions that pressured capacity utilization. The company now expects wider losses even as revenues remain broadly in line with seasonal trends. Alaska Air will file its first-quarter financial results after market close on April 20 and host a public webcast at 11:30 a.m. EDT on April 21. Executives are expected to discuss earnings drivers, updated guidance, and cost-control initiatives during the call. To mitigate rising fuel expenses, Alaska Air will implement per-passenger fuel surcharges on select routes starting this summer. Management believes these fees will help offset a portion of elevated costs while maintaining core fare structures and passenger volumes.