Alaska Airlines Orders Boeing 787-10

Alaska Airlines is changing its order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its new era with the widebody aircraft.

The carrier confirmed that existing orders for the 787-9 will be changed and instead upgauged to the high-capacity 787-10 model.

As demand increases, Alaska Airlines needs to begin preparing for this, and it feels there’s no better way than to add high-capacity aircraft to its fleet. This can be easily done through the upguaging of an existing order for the Dreamliner.

An emailed statement shared with various publications by the carrier indicated that further details on the number of units, alongside the planned deliveries, will be provided at a later date.

The changes at Alaska Airlines are driven by the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and the subsequent overhaul of day-to-day operations, as the Group attempts to bridge the gap between itself and the big three in the United States.

Alaska Airlines And The Boeing 787

Alaska Airlines’ decision to up-gauge its order for the Boeing 787 up to the high-capacity model of the 787-10 follows August’s landmark announcement surrounding the 787.

What is considered the commencement of a new era for the aircraft, the airline has also announced a sleek new look for the Dreamliners.

Aligning with the introduction of the first phase of this global experience on the Boeing 787, the aircraft will debut with an all-new livery.

The evolution of the brand symbolises the bold vision that will take the airline forward in the coming decades with a commitment to the Pacific Northwest as a global gateway.

The new livery to feature on the 787 draws what the carrier describes as inspiration from the natural wonders of the world, and specifically the Aurora Borealis.

The Aurora Borealis, known to captivate global audiences, is also well-known across the state of Alaska and features a palette of deep midnight blues with strokes of emerald green to highlight the spirit in the airline’s brand.

Flowing lines, also seen in their current Alaska Airlines livery and premium cabins, are present as well. The thought behind this is to ensure the design guides with light, motion, and flow.

The eye-catching stripe is what the airline describes as a nod to the classic liveries of the 1970s and 1980s, and it continues along the fuselage of the aircraft, a feature that most airlines have removed.

Alaska Airlines confirms that despite the change coming to the 787, this will not affect the Alaska Native on Alaska’s narrowbody planes and not the Pualani on all Hawaiian Airlines’ aircraft flying, which are operating to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands.

Alaska Airlines To Use Seattle

With the usage of the Boeing 787, Seattle will also become a key gateway for access to long-haul markets moving forward.

Under Alaska Accelerate, as it’s known, Seattle will become the gateway to the world with a strong focus on serving cities in Europe and Asia.

Alaska Airlines hopes to serve 12 intercontinental destinations from its hometown airport of Seattle by 2030. However, only a handful have been confirmed, with many more expected to follow in due course.

Already, the airline has confirmed several new routes, most recently including the confirmation that London will mark the fourth new international destination with a daily, year-round service commencing in Spring 2026.

Additionally, the airline has committed to using its Boeing 787s on service through to Rome in May 2026, marking the debut of this route.