Alaska Airlines Unveils International Business Class Suites Experience
- Joe Breitfeller
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
Alaska Airlines has today unveiled their first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for elevated long-haul travel.
On Tuesday (March 31, 2026), Alaska Airlines announced their fifth anniversary as a member of the global oneworld alliance by unveiling their all-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. This marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier, and Seattle’s new leader in international travel, which now connects guests to over 900 worldwide destinations through the oneworld alliance.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Alaska Airlines’ EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Harrison, said,
“We set out to design a Business Class experience that is both sophisticated and authentically Alaska: premium, comfortable and thoughtfully created for our guests. When we debut our new product this spring, it will raise the bar and redefine long-haul travel, while continuing to deliver the remarkable care that sets Alaska apart on the global stage.”
Marking five years as a member of the oneworld alliance today, Alaska Airlines’ Managing Director – Partnerships & International, Alex Judson, said,
“Five years ago today we joined the oneworld alliance – a network of the world’s leading airlines – giving our guests more ways to explore the globe while earning and redeeming points toward their next journey and enjoying their Atmos status benefits along the way. Together with our alliance partners, we’ll soon connect guests to world-class destinations across Europe and beyond.”
Alaska’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner International Business Class has been designed for long-haul travelers while delivering Alaska’s signature West Coast warmth and hospitality. The cabin features fully lie-flat suites with privacy doors, direct aisle access, and spacious lounge-style seating that converts into a true flat bed. With a modern design, the product also boasts 18” HD entertainment screens, over 1500 movies and TV shows, noise-reducing headsets, personal power outlets and wireless charging.
Alaska Airlines Debuts International Business Class Suites on Their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Alaska Airlines
Guest will also enjoy an elevated restaurant-quality dining experience with multi-course menus celebrating the flavors of the West Coast and the global destinations Alaska serves. The culinary journey begins with a sophisticated welcome service featuring a cheese and charcuterie board, a refined interpretation of Alaska’s iconic Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter, paired with an expanded selection of wines from the West Coast and regions in Europe such as Stag’s Leap, including Roederer Champagne, handcrafted cocktails, West Coast craft beer, mineral water and freshly brewed Stumptown coffee.
Alaska's International Business Class Guests will Also Enjoy an Elevated Culinary Journey - Courtesy Alaska Airlines
The service continues with an appetizer course followed by a personalized main dining experience, with up to six entrée choices tailored to each route. Options may include roasted chicken with pasta carbonara on flights to Rome and Gochujang chicken with traditional banchan enroute to Seoul-Incheon. Guests may also select Alaska’s Chef’s (Tray) Table entrée, developed in partnership with award-winning Seattle Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams, featuring his signature short rib sourced from Klingemann Farms. Meals can be conveniently ordered 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. Additionally, 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.
Alaska’s International Business Class guests will also enjoy premium bedding and travel amenity kits, with 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, along with 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. Guests will also receive a custom reusable water bottle developed in partnership with PATH Water.
International Business Class guests will also enjoy access to 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. Travelers will also enjoy access to oneworld partner lounges worldwide. oneworld Emerald members will 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.
Additionally, this fall, Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, is scheduled to be installed on Alaska’s 787-9 Dreamliners. Starlink is already available on select aircraft across Alaska’s fleet, delivering gate-to-gate connectivity. From May 2026, guests flying on any Starlink-enabled Alaska aircraft will need to sign in using their Atmos™ Rewards number to enjoy the full experience. Signing up is fast and easy, and thanks to Alaska’s partnership with T-Mobile, guests will enjoy complimentary Starlink service.
Guests across both International Premium Class and Main Cabin will enjoy complimentary meals and a plush Filson blanket and pillow to rest and relax throughout the journey. Alaska’s International Premium Class offers four extra inches of legroom, power outlets, 12-inch HD screens, complimentary alcoholic beverages, and a thoughtfully curated amenity kit by Filson.
The new product and experience coincide with Alaska’s start of direct service from Seattle to
Rome, and will also be offered on flights from Seattle to Seoul-Incheon starting in April and Tokyo this fall. Service to Reykjavík’s Keflavík International Airport in Iceland will be operated with a Boeing 737-8 MAX featuring its own upgraded premium experience. Alaska’s new Seattle-Rome service starts April 28th, followed by London on May 21st and Reykjavík, Iceland on May 28th.
Source: Alaska Air Group