Alaska Air Group has announced the layoff of approximately 200 non-contract employees. Company CEO Ben Minicucci has projected losses of up to 700 million dollars this year.

Impact on workforce

The layoffs will affect less than 1 percent of the total 32,500-strong workforce. Washington state and Hawaii will bear the brunt, with 125 and 48 positions being eliminated respectively.

Timeline for affected staff

The last working day for the affected employees will be November 13. The company has stated that these employees will continue to receive their pay through December 31.