Alaska's JFK route will be operated daily with a new 737-8, part of the carrier’s order for 52 MAX aircraft (a mix of -8s, -9s and -10s) placed in October 2022.
Once again operating an all-Boeing fleet, Alaska Airlines has sold its remaining Airbus aircraft to American Airlines for delivery in the next six months.
Alaska is working to optimize its flying and moderate growth as it contends with rising fuel costs, demand shifts, and the impact of the Maui wildfires.
Alaska Airlines is once again operating an all-Boeing mainline fleet, with 10 remaining Airbus A321neo aircraft officially retired from revenue service.
Contract negotiations are far from over for U.S. airlines, as major pilot contracts set the bar high and flight attendants seek their own improvements.
Although more companies are requiring employees to return to the office, Alaska is not ready to predict how that trend will affect business travel recovery.
During a Q2 earnings discussion in July, Alaska executives noted long-haul international seats from the U.S. West Coast jumped 31% year-over-year in June.
