Alaska Air Group, Inc. reports GAAP net income of $165 million on its 2014 second quarter

Financial Highlights:  Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $157 million – a 50% increase over the second quarter of 2013. Reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.13 per diluted share, a 53% increase over the second quarter of 2013 and ahead of First Call analyst consensus estimate of $1.11 per share…. Read the full press release