Overview
- Alaska Airlines, which announced the product Tuesday, released full details of its new International Business Class Suites launching this spring on 787-9 flights to Europe and Asia.
- The cabin keeps 34 suite-style pods in a 1-2-1 layout with doors and 18-inch screens while Alaska replaces the Hawaiian-inherited soft product with multi-course dining, Filson bedding, Salt & Stone amenity kits, and a Salt & Straw dessert cart.
- Service begins on Seattle–Seoul in April, with Seattle–Rome on April 28, London on May 21, and Reykjavík on May 28 using a 737 MAX 8 for that route, with Tokyo to follow later in 2026.
- Alaska says Starlink Wi‑Fi will reach the 787-9 fleet this fall with free access tied to an Atmos Rewards sign-in starting in May, though one outlet reports certification constraints could delay 787 installs to 2027.
- The upgrade aligns Alaska’s branding on ex-Hawaiian Dreamliners and supports its international build-out with lounge access and partner connectivity through the oneworld alliance.