So, Alaska Airlines is finally flying their Boeing 787-9s across the Atlantic! They kicked things off with a Seattle to Rome flight back in April 2026. Now they've got flights going to London and Seoul too. Pretty exciting stuff for Alaska, right? But here's the kicker - the CEO mentioned that they're missing a key product on these flights. Not sure what it is, but it sounds like it might be something important for the passenger experience.
I think it's pretty cool that Alaska is getting into the widebody game, especially with these long-haul routes. But I'm curious - what do you guys think they might be missing? Could it be something like lie-flat seats or maybe some kind of upgraded in-flight entertainment? I mean, those things really do matter on long flights!
Also, how do you feel about Alaska operating these flights under their own brand? They've been using Hawaiian Airlines branding before, so this is a big step. Are they ready to compete with the big players on transatlantic routes? Let me know what you think!
I think it's pretty cool that Alaska is getting into the widebody game, especially with these long-haul routes. But I'm curious - what do you guys think they might be missing? Could it be something like lie-flat seats or maybe some kind of upgraded in-flight entertainment? I mean, those things really do matter on long flights!
Also, how do you feel about Alaska operating these flights under their own brand? They've been using Hawaiian Airlines branding before, so this is a big step. Are they ready to compete with the big players on transatlantic routes? Let me know what you think!