Alaska Airlines Boeing Order Fuels Expansion

Alaska Airlines announced a Boeing order on January 7, 2026, as part of its Alaska Accelerate plan to refresh its fleet and support expanded domestic capacity and international long-haul service from Seattle.

Record Order and Fleet Expansion

Alaska placed a firm order for 105 Boeing 737-10 narrowbody jets, the largest variant of the 737 MAX family, seating roughly 188 to 204 passengers in a two-class layout. The airline also exercised prior options for five Boeing 787-10 widebodies, increasing its future 787 fleet to 17, including five already in service. Additionally, Alaska holds purchase options for 35 more 737-10s, convertible to other Boeing models. Deliveries are scheduled through 2035.

The combined Alaska and Hawaiian brands currently operate 413 aircraft. Management projects the fleet will exceed 475 by 2030 and 550 by 2035. With this order, Alaska’s Boeing backlog rises to 245 aircraft, atop 94 Boeing MAX jets already in operation. The airline described the package as its largest-ever aircraft order.

Network Strategy and Long-Haul Growth

The airline said the order aims to replace aging 737s, add capacity on high-density domestic routes, and enable Seattle-based long-haul expansion. Alaska targets serving at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030 using the 787-10s. The new widebodies will carry a global livery on Europe and Asia routes.

Ben Minicucci, Alaska Air Group chief executive and president, said the planes will "fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft." He added the investment supports steady, scalable growth under the Alaska Accelerate plan.

The 737-10 still awaits FAA certification following an anti-icing issue, which could affect delivery timing. The company did not disclose financial terms of the order.