TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 21, 10:31 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks Alaska Air's operational efficiency by measuring how well the airline fills its available passenger seats in the third quarter of 2026. A higher passenger load factor indicates strong demand and capacity utilization, reflecting the airline's ability to maximize revenue from its fleet. The outcome depends on whether the reported load factor meets or exceeds specific thresholds.
The event evaluates Alaska Air Group Inc.'s passenger load factor for Q3 2026 against a series of ascending thresholds ranging from 82.0% to 87.0%. Each threshold represents a distinct market outcome, where the market resolves to 'Yes' if the reported load factor exceeds the corresponding percentage. The structure creates a tiered resolution framework, with higher thresholds offering more stringent criteria for a 'Yes' outcome. All markets share the same reporting period and carrier, ensuring consistency in the underlying data source. The final resolution will determine which, if any, of these thresholds are met, thereby settling all associated markets accordingly.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced view of expectations. While analysts may incorporate a wide range of financial metrics and guidance, traders on Kalshi continuously adjust positions based on real-time data, news, and sentiment, which can lead to differences in implied probabilities.
This market resolves around Feb 19, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final load factor will be determined by official Alaska Air financial statements or regulatory filings for the relevant quarter, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process.
Several signals could influence this market before resolution, including Alaska Air's quarterly earnings releases, changes in travel demand due to economic conditions or seasonal factors, fuel price fluctuations, and any operational updates such as route adjustments or capacity changes. Geopolitical events or broader airline industry trends may also affect trader sentiment and shift market odds.