Alaska Airlines Unveils Its First-Ever International Business Class Suites Experience | News

Alaska Airlines today announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands into Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a major milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global airline and Seattle’s new leader in international travel – one that now connects guests to more than 900 destinations worldwide through the oneworld alliance.

The airline’s new International Business Class on all-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners is designed for long-haul travelers while offering the signature warmth and hospitality of Alaska’s west coast. It offers:

Fully lay-flat suites with privacy doors, direct aisle access and spacious lounge-style seating that converts to a true flat bed.
Modern interior design with 18-inch HD entertainment screens, over 1,500 movies and TV shows, noise-reducing headsets, personal power outlets and wireless charging.
Restaurant-quality dining provides a multi-course culinary journey before guests even reach their destination. Each menu celebrates the flavors of the West Coast and the global destinations Alaska serves.
The experience begins with a refined welcome service featuring a cheese and charcuterie board – a sophisticated interpretation of Alaska’s iconic Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter – paired with an extensive selection of wines from the West Coast and regions in Europe such as Stag’s Leap, including Roederer Champagne, handcrafted cocktails, West Coast craft beer, bottled water and freshly brewed Stumptown coffee.
The meal continues with an appetizer, followed by a personalized main dining experience with up to six entrees tailored to each itinerary. Possible options include Pollo Ripieno, a traditional stuffed chicken, on flights to Rome, and Gochujang chicken with traditional banchan on the way to Incheon. Guests can also choose Alaska’s Chef’s (Tray) Table entrée, developed in collaboration with award-winning Seattle chef Brady Ishiwata Williams, featuring its signature short rib sourced from Klingemann Farms. Meals can be easily pre-selected through Alaska’s industry-leading pre-order feature in the airline’s app.
Following the entrée service, guests are invited to enjoy Alaska’s new dessert cart, featuring a customizable Salt & Straw sundae service among other artisanal desserts.
Before arrival, guests will be treated to a refreshing drink upon arrival, paired with a destination-inspired meal, such as a classic full English breakfast on flights to London.
Premium bedding and travel essentials sets include luxurious linens designed in collaboration with Pacific Northwest icon Filson. International Business Class amenities include a plush mattress pad, a plush sleep pillow, a lumbar/lounge pillow and an oversized duvet – plus a collectible travel bag in two West Coast-inspired Filson colors, made exclusively for Alaska Airlines. Each kit contains premium Salt & Stone skin care products and other travel essentials. Guests will also receive a custom reusable water bottle developed in collaboration with PATH Water.
Premium Lounge access to Alaska’s entire network of lounges, featuring welcoming spaces designed for comfort, seasonal cuisine made with fresh, quality ingredients, a premium bar program and a full barista bar. International Business Class guests also have access to oneworld partner lounges worldwide. In addition, oneworld Emerald members get access to First Class lounges – regardless of class of travel – a level of benefits that only the oneworld alliance offers to its top members.
Coming soon: Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, will be installed on Alaska’s 787-9 Dreamliners this fall. Starlink is already available on select aircraft in Alaska’s fleet, offering gate-to-gate connectivity. Starting in May, guests flying on Starlink-enabled Alaska aircraft will need to log in with their Atmos™ Rewards number to enjoy the full experience. Registering is quick and easy. And thanks to Alaska’s partnership with T‑Mobile, guests can enjoy Starlink completely free.
“We wanted to design a Business Class experience that is both refined and authentically Alaska: premium, comfortable and thoughtfully created for our guests,” said Andrew Harrison, Chief Commercial Officer at Alaska Airlines. “When we introduce our new product this spring, it will raise the bar and redefine long-haul travel while continuing to deliver the remarkable care that sets Alaska apart on the world stage.”

Wherever guests sit, Alaska designs every cabin experience with comfort and care. Guests in both International Premium Class and Main Cabin can enjoy complimentary meals and a plush Filson blanket and pillow to rest and relax during the journey. Alaska’s International Premium Class offers four inches of extra legroom, power outlets, 12-inch HD screens, complimentary alcoholic beverages and a carefully curated amenities package from Filson.

The new product and experience coincides with the expansion of Alaska’s international network into Europe, starting with nonstop flights from Seattle to Rome, and will also be offered on flights from Seattle to Seoul starting in April and to Tokyo this fall. With just over 7 hours of flight time, the service to Reykjavík’s Keflavík International Airport is operated on a 737 MAX 8 and features its own enhanced premium experience, designed to provide comfort and care to the unique needs of that route.

Alaska’s new service from Seattle to Rome begins April 28, followed by London on May 21 and Reykjavík, Iceland on May 28. Tickets are available now at alaskaair.com.

From Seattle to the World: Alaska Airlines celebrates five years of global connectivity

The debut of Alaska’s long-haul Business Class comes as the airline celebrates its five-year membership of the oneworld alliance, a milestone that has expanded its global reach and opened a new era of international growth.

Since joining oneworld on March 31, 2021, Alaska and its partners now offer seamless connections to more than 900 destinations worldwide, making one-ticket travel possible. From London Heathrow Airport, guests can easily travel onward with oneworld partners to destinations such as Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, ​​Paris and Venice – with checked baggage all the way to your final destination.

Atmos or oneworld elite status is also recognized by all oneworld partner airlines and offers priority services, extra baggage benefits and access to premium lounges around the world.

“Five years ago today, we joined the oneworld alliance – a network of the world’s leading airlines – giving our guests more ways to explore the world while earning and redeeming points for their next trip and enjoying their Atmos status benefits along the way,” said Alex Judson, managing director of partnerships & international at Alaska Airlines. “Together with our alliance partners, we will soon connect guests to world-class destinations across Europe and beyond.”