Alaska Airlines has announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international travel—one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide destinations through the oneworld alliance.
Designed for long-haul travelers, the airline’s new International Business Class on brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners offers:
- Fully lie-flat‑ suites with privacy doors, direct aisle access and spacious lounge-style seating that converts into a true flat bed.
- Modern cabin design featuring 18-inch HD entertainment screens, over 1,500 movies and TV shows, noise-reducing headsets, personal power outlets and wireless charging.
- Elevated restaurant-quality dining delivers 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 sophisticated welcome service featuring a cheese and charcuterie board—a refined interpretation of Alaska’s Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter—paired with an expanded 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, mineral water and freshly brewed Stumptown coffee.
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The meal continues with an appetizer course followed by a personalized main dining experience with up to six entrée choices tailored to each route. Options may include Pollo Ripieno, a traditional stuffed chicken, on flights to Rome and Gochujang chicken with traditional banchan en route to Incheon. Guests may also select Alaska’s Chef’s (Tray) Table entrée, developed in partnership with Seattle chef Brady Ishiwata Williams. Meals can be selected in advance through Alaska’s pre-order feature in the airline’s app.
Each menu celebrates the flavors of the West Coast and the global destinations Alaska serves.
(Alaska Airlines)
- Following the entrée service, guests are invited to enjoy Alaska’s new dessert cart, showcasing a customizable Salt & Straw sundae service alongside other artisanal desserts.
- Prior to arrival, guests will be treated to a refreshing pre arrival beverage, paired with a destination inspired meal, such as a classic full English breakfast on flights to London.
- Premium bedding and travel amenity kits will include luxury bedding designed in collaboration with Filson. International Business Class amenities include a plush mattress pad, soft sleeping pillow, lumbar/lounging pillow and oversized duvet—plus a collectible travel amenity bag in two colors. Each kit includes premium Salt & Stone skincare products and other travel essentials. Guests will also receive a custom reusable water bottle developed in partnership with PATH Water.
- Premium Lounge access across Alaska’s network of lounges, featuring welcoming spaces designed for comfort, seasonal dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, a premium bar program and a full barista bar. International Business Class guests also enjoy access to oneworld partner lounges worldwide. Plus oneworld Emerald members receive entry to First Class lounges—regardless of class of travel.
- Coming soon: Starlink is scheduled to be installed on Alaska’s 787‑9 Dreamliners this fall. Starlink is already available on select aircraft across Alaska’s fleet. Starting in May, guests flying on any Starlink‑enabled Alaska aircraft will need to sign in using their Atmos Rewards number to enjoy the full experience. Thanks to Alaska’s partnership with T‑Mobile, guests will enjoy Starlink completely free.
“We set out to design a Business Class experience that is both sophisticated and authentically Alaska: premium, comfortable and thoughtfully created for our guests,” said Andrew Harrison, chief commercial officer at Alaska Airlines. “When we debut 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 global stage.”
Guests across both International Premium Class and Main Cabin will enjoy complimentary meals and a Filson blanket and pillow. Alaska’s International Premium Class offers four extra inches of legroom, power outlets, 12-inch HD screens, complimentary alcoholic beverages, plus a curated amenity kit by Filson.
The new product and experience coincide with the expansion of Alaska’s international network to Europe, beginning with nonstop service from Seattle to Rome, and will also be offered on flights from Seattle to Seoul starting in April and Tokyo this fall. Clocking in at just over seven hours of flight time, service to Reykjavík’s Keflavík International Airport will be operated on a 737 MAX 8 and feature its own upgraded premium experience.
Alaska’s new service from Seattle to Rome begins April 28, followed by London on May 21 and Reykjavík, Iceland on May 28.
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