Alaska Air Group is expanding premium cabins, lounges, international flying, loyalty and cargo as it targets higher-spending travelers and seeks to make earnings less dependent on standard ticket sales. Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci said demand remains strong despite higher fares and fuel costs, but the carrier withheld guidance because fuel prices remain unpredictable. Second-quarter sales rose 10% to $4.1 billion, as premium revenue increased 15% and managed corporate revenue gained 30%, yet Alaska posted an adjusted net loss of $102 million after its economic fuel cost climbed 85% to $4.43 a gallon, adding $600 million in expense. Alaska aims for premium revenue to exceed 40% of total revenue by 2030, from 35%, and for revenue outside the main cabin to rise to 60% from 53%. Its Alaska Accelerate plan includes Aurora Suites, Leihōkū Suites and Premium Reserve cabins, at least 15 intercontinental Seattle destinations, nearly $4 billion in annual loyalty-program cash remuneration and $750 million in cargo revenue by 2030. Delays to Boeing 737-10 MAX certification could postpone aircraft deliveries and associated premium seating installations.