Alaska Air Group reports Q1 2016 results

Alaska Air Group has reported record first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $183 million, a 23% increase over the first quarter of 2015. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.45 was a 29% increase over the first quarter of 2015. This quarter’s results exceed First Call analyst consensus estimate of $1.42 per share. “We are proud to report record first quarter results,” said CEO Brad Tilden. “These results are due to the efforts of employees at Alaska and Horizon who share a common sense of mission and a focus on low fares, operational reliability, and delivering a level