en.Wedoany.com Reported - Alaska Airlines has completed cabin upgrades across its entire fleet of over 200 Boeing 737 aircraft, with the last plane re-entering service last week featuring a new premium seat configuration. The project, launched in 2024, saw the team complete rapid refurbishments at a pace of one aircraft every three days.

Following the upgrades, first-class seating on the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 increased from 12 to 16 seats, while premium class seating on the 737-900ER and 737 MAX 9 grew from 24 to 30 seats. All seats on every aircraft are now equipped with built-in device holders, enhancing the travel experience regardless of cabin class.

The new seats feature high-power USB-C charging ports with a redesigned, more accessible placement. The cabin interiors have been refreshed with new leather upholstery and carpeting. Premium class passengers can enjoy reserved storage tags to address overhead bin space issues. These initiatives are part of the fleet standardization and modernization program.

This refurbishment program follows Alaska Airlines' merger with Hawaiian Airlines and the introduction of new 737 MAX models. Alaska Airlines is also implementing a follow-up plan for its widebody fleet, including the Airbus A330 operated by Hawaiian Airlines. Christopher Dela Rosa, Managing Director of Fleet Technical Support and Cabin Products at Alaska Airlines, announced the completion of the refurbishment. In a LinkedIn post, he stated that a lean team had worked diligently over the past 650 days, and with aircraft N562AS returning to service, the fleet backbone is ready for the busy summer flight schedule.

Upgrading cabins on domestic routes helps Alaska Airlines increase revenue, as the share of higher-margin fares on short-haul flights rises. The fleet structure adjustments support the merger with Hawaiian Airlines, and the new fleet is preparing to expand international services. As Boeing's production recovers from its crisis, Alaska Airlines continues to add 737 MAX orders. The large-scale narrowbody cabin refurbishment will leverage new features to maintain customer loyalty on existing routes, helping the airline retain its core customer base amid competition.

Alaska Airlines is transforming its Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hub, planning to add 12 new international destinations by 2030, supported by its growing widebody fleet.

With the cabin refurbishment complete, older 737 aircraft will provide passengers with a standardized experience, consistent with the newer 737 MAX 8, MAX 9, and the upcoming MAX 10. In early 2026, Alaska Airlines announced orders for additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX 10s, ordering a total of 105 of the longest MAX variant. The model is expected to receive certification this year, with deliveries beginning in 2027. Deliveries of new 737 MAX aircraft have been slow due to Boeing's production issues; the cabin upgrades on older narrowbody aircraft ensure passengers enjoy a nearly identical travel experience across different planes, strategically meeting demand.

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