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Alaska Airlines Debuts Lie-Flat Suites on 787-9s for New Seattle Long-Haul Routes

The cabin signals a shift to true long-haul service with privacy doors, premium dining, and branded amenities.

Overview

  • Alaska introduced its first International Business Class on 787-9 Dreamliners, with SeattleRome starting April 28, SeattleLondon on May 21, and SeattleIncheon later in 2026.
  • The suites provide privacy doors and direct aisle access in a 1-2-1 layout, plus 18-inch HD screens, wireless charging, power outlets, and noise-reducing headsets.
  • The 787-9s carrying the new cabin were retrofitted from jets gained in the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines merger, and the configuration will be installed on all newly ordered 787-9s.
  • Soft goods include Filson-designed bedding with a mattress pad, sleeping and lumbar pillows, an oversized duvet, Filson amenity kits stocked with Salt & Stone skincare, and a reusable PATH Water bottle.
  • Meals feature a welcome cheese and charcuterie service, an expanded wine list with labels like Stag's Leap and Roederer Champagne, Stumptown coffee, route-specific entrées such as pollo ripieno or gochujang chicken, and a Salt & Straw dessert cart, with lounge access across Alaska and oneworld partners and Starlink Wi‑Fi scheduled on the 787‑9s this fall.