Alaska Airlines is introducing a new long-haul Business Class experience featuring private suites, upgraded dining and enhanced onboard comfort, as it prepares to launch international services on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The product will enter service in spring 2026 on routes from Seattle to destinations in Europe and Asia.
Private suites and onboard comfort
Passengers in Business Class will have access to fully lie-flat seats designed as private suites with sliding doors and direct aisle access. Each seat converts into a flat bed and is paired with bedding developed in collaboration with Filson, including a mattress pad, duvet and multiple pillows.
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Each suite will also feature an 18-inch high-definition entertainment screen, access to a library of films and TV content, noise-reducing headsets, power outlets and wireless charging.
Dining and onboard service
The airline will offer a multi-course dining service with menus tailored to specific routes. Passengers will be able to select meals in advance, with options including regionally inspired dishes depending on the destination.
The onboard service includes a range of beverages such as wines, cocktails and specialty coffee. Dessert service will include a build-your-own ice cream option.
Amenity kits will include skincare products from Salt & Stone along with other travel essentials.
Connectivity and lounge access
High-speed onboard connectivity powered by Starlink is expected to be introduced on the 787-9 fleet later in 2026, providing gate-to-gate internet access.
We set out to design a Business Class experience that is both sophisticated and authentically Alaska: premium, comfortable and thoughtfully created for our guests. 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.”Andrew Harrison
Executive vice president & chief commercial officer, Alaska Airlines- “We set out to design a Business Class experience that is both sophisticated and authentically Alaska: premium, comfortable and thoughtfully created for our guests. 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.”
Business Class passengers will also have access to airport lounges across the airline’s network, as well as partner lounges through the oneworld alliance.
International rollout
The new experience will debut on flights from Seattle to Rome, followed by Seoul and Tokyo, as Alaska Airlines expands its long-haul network.
FAQs
What is new about Alaska Airlines’ Business Class?
The airline is introducing its first long-haul Business Class with private suite-style seating, lie-flat beds and upgraded onboard amenities on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
What features do the Business Class suites offer?
Each suite includes a lie-flat seat with a privacy door, direct aisle access, an 18-inch entertainment screen, power outlets and wireless charging.
What kind of dining experience can passengers expect?
Passengers will receive multi-course meals with route-specific menus, pre-order meal selection and a range of beverages, along with dessert service options.
