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Alaska Airlines continues fleet optimization with 12 additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft
Alaska announced a restructured agreement with Boeing in December 2020 to acquire 68 737-9 aircraft between 2021 to 2024, with options for another 52 deliveries between 2023 and 2026. This year, the airline has exercised 25 of the options, including 13 planes in May. As part of this transaction,
"We are excited to accelerate
Deliveries |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
TOTAL |
Original Firm Order |
12 |
31 |
13 |
12 |
68 |
May Option Exercise |
- |
- |
9 |
4 |
13 |
August Option Exercise |
- |
- |
10 |
2 |
12 |
TOTAL |
12 |
31 |
32 |
18 |
93 |
"Boeing continues to be a terrific partner for
As more travelers take to the skies,
On board, our guests will enjoy the amazing customer service we're known for. We've recently expanded food and beverage service on our flights, adding more West Coast inspired meals in First Class like Guajillo Chile-Lime Salad with ancient grains, and additional fresh food items throughout the cabin that can be pre-ordered before departure up to two weeks before departure. Guests can relax and get in a vacation state-of-mind with free craft beer, West Coast wines and cocktails in First Class and Premium Class, which are also available for purchase in the main cabin.
Guests can stay connected with inflight internet or satellite Wi-Fi available on most flights. For entertainment, kick back and select from more than 1,000 movies and TV shows that can be streamed to your own personal service for free. From mid-September through mid-October, we'll be celebrating Latinx content and creators with special entertainment selections.
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