Alaska Airlines is expanding it’s fleet with their largest airplane order ever. Alaska Airlines plans to both grow and replace it’s fleet with it’s new order for 110 aircraft. After the merger with Hawaiian is completed Alaska is focus on growth from Seattle and to do so, Alaska needs more aircraft than the two airlines have together today.
Alaska Airlines Historic Aircraft Order
The all Boeing order is a big win for Boeing as Alaska Air Group grows it’s feel. The Alaska order is for 105 737-10 aircraft and 5 787 widebody aircraft. These are scheduled to flow in through 2035. The order includes an option for 35 additional 737-10 aircraft within the same timeframe, in case Alaska needs more planes. Meaning Alaska could end up with over 240 new aircraft in the next ten years. Adding to the orders already on the books with Boeing.
The 737-10 will be utilize for both growth and replacement. The 737-10 max is still not certified to fly and has been delayed for several years. The stretch version of the aircraft will be the largest and longest variants in the 737 family. The aircraft will likely hold close to 200 passengers in a 2-class configuration. The 737-10 will be able to fly all routes from Seattle that Alaska currently fly. This new airplane will allow Alaska to increase compacity on several routes.
Alaska is Ready to Grow
As the Alaska Air group brand strategy expands to meet its growing global footprint after the merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The core Alaska Airlines brand expression will remain with the Alaska Native on the tail of narrowbody aircraft flying throughout the North American continent. The new 787s and 737’s are likely to join Alaska with the Alaska tail and colors.
The Hawaiian Airlines brand will continue to be expressed in service to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands with Pualani on the tail of Airbus A321, A330 and Boeing 717 aircraft.
Flights to Europe and Asia continue to be offered as Alaska is expanding their global gateway from Seattle. New flights since the merger include:
- London Heathrow, United Kingdom: Daily, year-round flights beginning May 21, 2026
- Rome, Italy: Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning April 28, 2026
- Reykjavik, Iceland: Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning May 28, 2026 (operated on a 737-8 MAX)
- Tokyo Narita, Japan: Daily, year-round flights already in service
- Seoul Incheon, South Korea: five-times-weekly, year-round flights already in service.
Alaska has a goal of at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030. With only 4 years left, Alaska has already reached 4 locations. There are hints that Bangkok is being planned. We’ve also have seen rumors calling out other destination in Europe including Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin. Will Alaska focus on leisure routes or business routes? Or maybe partner hubs instead? What do you think?
Bottom line
Alaska Airlines has made it’s largest aircraft order ever with Boeing. The order will bring upwards of 140 new 737s and 787s to support Alaska Air Group international growth. With a current fleet of 413 aircraft, Alaska Air Group’s carriers will operate a fleet of more than 475 aircraft by 2030 and more than 550 aircraft by 2035.