JetBlue’s third-quarter 2026 results put the airline’s continuing profitability challenge alongside stronger revenue performance and a more favorable near-term outlook. The carrier reported a net loss of $257 million for the three months ended September 30, compared with a $143 million loss a year earlier. At the same time, Alaska Airlines announced plans to add four routes from Anchorage, including a seasonal connection to Tokyo Narita. These developments feature in a Cranky Flier weekly review that also promises coverage of Frontier Airlines’ earnings, although the supplied article text…