Alaska Airlines Unveils Its First International Business Class Suite Experience

‍SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines (AS) announced its all-new International Business Class on March 31, launching this spring aboard brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as the carrier expands nonstop service to Europe and Asia from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

The product debut coincides with the airline's five-year anniversary as a member of the oneworld alliance, through which AS now connects guests to over 900 destinations worldwide.

The suite

Alaska's new International Business Class features fully lie-flat suites with privacy doors, direct aisle access, and 18-inch HD entertainment screens with over 1,500 movies and TV shows.

Guests will receive luxury bedding developed in collaboration with Pacific Northwest outfitter Filson, including a mattress pad, a sleeping pillow, a lumbar pillow, and an oversized duvet, along with a collectible amenity bag featuring Salt & Stone skincare products.

Starlink Wi-Fi is scheduled to be installed on Alaska's 787-9 fleet this fall and will be free for Atmos Rewards members.

Dining

The onboard dining program opens with a cheese-and-charcuterie welcome service paired with West Coast wines, Roederer Champagne, and PNW-local Stumptown coffee.

The main service offers up to six route-specific entree options, including a signature short rib developed in partnership with Seattle chef Brady Ishiwata Williams and sourced from Klingemann Farms.

The meal concludes with a Salt & Straw sundae cart, and guests receive a destination-inspired pre-arrival meal before landing.

Network

Alaska's new International Business Class will debut on nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on April 28, followed by London Heathrow (LHR) on May 21. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) service begins in April, with Tokyo Narita (NRT) launching this fall. 

Service to Reykjavik's Keflavik International Airport (KEF) begins May 28, operated by a Boeing 737-8 featuring an upgraded premium experience. International Business Class guests also receive access to Alaska's lounge network and oneworld partner lounges worldwide.