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Alaska Airlines Shifts West Coast Strategy With 13 New Routes, Trims SFO and LAX in 2026 Rebalance

Fewer new jets in 2026 are forcing Alaska to reassign capacity toward higher‑return markets.

Alaska Airlines Trims a Dozen Routes as It Adds 13 for Spring 2026