BUZZ - Alaska Airlines shares fall as the company forecasts a bigger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter

October 20 - ** Alaska Air Group (ALK.N) shares fell more than 1% in after-hours trading to $33.97

** The company expects (link) a wider-than-expected loss in the fourth quarter as rising fuel costs continue to squeeze profits, despite strong travel demand and higher ticket prices

** According to data compiled by LSEG, the company expects an adjusted loss per share of $2 to $2.50 for the quarter, while analysts on average had expected a loss of $1.04 per share

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock had fallen 31.7% year-to-date

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