Alaska Airlines places largest fleet order in history with 110 Boeing planes

Alaska Airlines announced the largest fleet order in its history — 110 planes from Boeing through 2035.

The airline has ordered 105 737-10 MAX planes and five 787 widebodies. In its purchase agreement, Alaska Airlines also included an option for 35 additional MAX planes on the same timeline over the next 10 years.

“This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable, and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan,” Ben Miniccucci, the CEO of Alaska Airlines, said. “These 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. We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Boeing, a Pacific Northwest neighbor and a company that stands as a symbol of American innovation and manufacturing.”

Alaska Airlines, headquartered in Seattle, has been expanding its global footprint with more flights to Europe and Asia. Consistent flights to Japan and South Korea are already underway, while daily flights to Rome will begin on April 28 and to London on May 21. Daily, summer seasonal flights to Iceland kick off one week later.

Alaska also bought Hawaiian Airlines in 2024.

This record-breaking order brings Alaska’s total order book with Boeing to 245 aircraft, in addition to the 94 MAX aircraft the airline is currently operating.

“As we transform into the country’s fourth largest global airline, we are proud to introduce a new, global livery for the Alaska brand,” Minicucci said. “The design is a tribute to Alaska’s rich history and a reflection of our bold vision for international growth and our commitment to connect the Pacific Northwest to the world.”

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