Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is going big in so many ways.
There’s the Hawaiian Airlines purchase. The revamp of its loyalty program. And the ever-lengthening, and quite thrilling, list of new destinations.
Stuck at The Airport is Seattle-based, and we’re planning trips on Alaska to Tokyo, Seoul and, starting this summer, to London, Rome and Reykjavik, Iceland. We can only imagine (and float wishes) where they’ll take off for next.
To make its expansion plans reality, on Wednesday Alaska Airlines announced it largest aircraft order ever.
The airline now has new orders for a whopping 110 Boeing planes to be delivered between now and 2035.
“These planes will fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft,” said Alaska Air Group CEO and President Ben Minicucci.
The order includes the purchase of 105 737-10 aircraft and options for 35 more of the Boeing’s largest 737 MAX planes. And that’s not all. Alaska is also purchasing 5 additional 787 widebody aircraft.
At an event announcing and celebrating this major order, Alaska Airlines revealed this brand new Boeing widebody 787 Dreamliner.
The 787-9’s exterior design draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, the airline said, and features a palette of deep midnight blues and lush emerald greens.
Here’s a great time-lapse video of the livery being applied.
See you on board!
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