An Alaska Airlines flight took off from Anchorage, Alaska, but quickly returned after striking an eagle just after takeoff.

The latest trading day saw Alaska Air Group (ALK) settling at $65.52, representing a +1.74% change from its previous close.

United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Air have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Air have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Alaska Air Group (ALK) reachead $64.75 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.18% change compared to its last close.

Alaska Air Group (ALK) reachead $64.75 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.18% change compared to its last close.

Here is how Alaska Air Group (ALK) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Here is how Alaska Air Group (ALK) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Alaska Air Group (ALK) stood at $67.44, denoting a +1.46% change from the preceding trading day.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Alaska Air Group (ALK) stood at $67.44, denoting a +1.46% change from the preceding trading day.