Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for ten next-generation 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of 737-400.

The new aircraft will allow the carrier to expand services from its Seattle hub.

Alaska Airlines president and CEO Brad Tilden said: "These new planes will allow us to serve our customers even better with improved in-cabin experience, including our new leather Recaro seats with added leg room, power outlets at every seat and larger overhead bins."

With the latest purchase, Alaska Airlines will have 74 Boeing aircraft on order.

Valued $900m at list prices, the order is said to be a significant investment in the long-term success of Alaska Airlines.

"With the latest purchase, Alaska Airlines will have 74 Boeing aircraft on order."

Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner said: "Alaska Airlines is a valuable partner with its all-Boeing fleet."

The 737-900ER is claimed to offer substantial cost savings to Alaska Airlines by accommodating 25% more passengers than 737-400 aircraft.

Boeing provides various services to Alaska Airlines , including wind updates and Jeppesen eCharts for navigation, Jeppesen Crew Tracking, and Boeing’s landing gear exchange programmes, maintenance performance toolbox and mobile maintenance applications, as part of Boeing Edge portfolio.

Alaska Airlines operates flights to more than 100 cities across Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico.

Image: Alaska Airlines’ 737-900ER at Boeing Field in Seattle. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.

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