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, and it comes at a time when the airline celebrates five years as a member of the oneworld alliance.
The new product and experience also 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 7 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 designed to bring 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.
A refined International Business Class built for global travel
Designed for long-haul travelers while delivering Alaska’s signature West Coast warmth and hospitality, 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” HD entertainment screens, over 1500 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 paired with an expanded selection of wines, handcrafted cocktails, West Coast craft beer, and freshly brewed Stumptown coffee.
The meal continues with an appetizer course followed by a personalized main dining experience with up to six entrée choices tailored to each route. Meals can be conveniently selected in advance 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, 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 Pacific Northwest icon 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 West Coast-inspired Filson colors, created exclusively for Alaska Airlines. Each kit includes premium Salt & Stone skincare products and other travel essentials.
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 – a level of benefits only the oneworld alliance extends to its top-tier members.
Starlink, the fastest Wi Fi in the sky, is scheduled to be installed on Alaska’s 787-9 Dreamliners this fall. Starlink is already available on select aircraft across Alaska’s fleet, delivering gate-to-gate connectivity.
