With this order Alaska airlines now have a total firm order of 93, 737-9 aircraft, five of which are currently in service.
Alaska’s 737-9s are configured to carry 178 guests with 16 First Class seats and 24 Premium Class seats
20 August 2021: Alaska Airlines will continue with their fleet expansion with 12 additional Boeing 737-0 aircraft. With this order Alaska airlines now have a total firm order of 93, 737-9 aircraft, five of which are currently in service.
Nat Pieper, Alaska Airlines senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances said, “We are excited to accelerate Alaska’s growth, building on our solid financial foundation that enabled us to weather the pandemic. These aircraft are a prudent, long-term investment in our business that we can make while simultaneously maintaining our strong balance sheet. Boeing continues to be a terrific partner for Alaska. We began flying our first 737-9s this past spring, and we’re extremely pleased with the operational, financial and environmental performance of the aircraft. The planes are exceeding our expectations – from how quiet the engines run to the greater range they provide – and our guests love them. “
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, Alaska will add 25 options to backfill the ones that have been exercised. The option aircraft are now firm commitments for 2023 and 2024.
Alaska’s 737-9s are configured to carry 178 guests with 16 First Class seats and 24 Premium Class seats, which provide the most premium legroom of any other US airline.
