Alaska Airlines Lays Off 121 Employees in Washington State

Alaska Airlines is permanently laying off 121 employees across multiple locations in Washington state. The cuts will take effect around December 31, 2026, following a notification submitted to the Washington Employment Security Department on October 30, 2026.

The layoffs impact a diverse range of professional roles, including software engineers, BI analysts, fuel operations managers, call center specialists, and various administrative and director positions. The reductions will occur at the Spokane International Airport, the Renton Global Training Center, and several facilities at SeaTac and throughout Seattle.

The airline clarified that while these specific positions are being eliminated, no entire facilities will be closed as a result of the workforce reduction.