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Alaska Airlines switches Seattle-Seoul flights to Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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Alaska Airlines switches Seattle-Seoul flights to Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Alaska Airlines announced new non-stop flights between Seattle and Seoul in March, initially to be operated by Hawaiian Airlines using an Airbus A330-200. However, as reported by Ishrion Aviation on BlueSky, the route will now employ a Hawaiian Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner starting September 12, 2025.

This route is one of three long-distance routes from Seattle announced by Alaska Air Group (AAG), which owns both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The other routes are to Tokyo-Narita and Rome. While the Asian routes are managed by Hawaiian, the Rome route will be branded under Alaska Airlines.

The change in aircraft for the Seattle-Seoul route signifies a shift towards better catering to business travelers. The Hawaiian A330-200 offers 278 seats with only 18 business class seats configured in a six-abreast layout. In contrast, the Hawaiian 787-9 has 34 business class seats with direct aisle access and privacy doors among its total capacity of 300 seats.

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Hawaiian is reallocating this Dreamliner from its Honolulu to New York-JFK route, which will revert to using an Airbus A330-200. This adjustment aligns with market needs since the Dreamliner's configuration suits Seattle's business-oriented market better.

Following Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, both companies aim for a single Air Operating Certificate while maintaining separate brands. Flights involving Hawaii will remain under the Hawaiian brand; others will adopt the Alaska brand.

Currently lacking widebody aircraft, Alaska relies on Hawaiian planes for long-haul operations until their own fleet expands. They have nine Boeing 787-9s on order but must wait for delivery. Meanwhile, they utilize a Hawaiian A330 for Tokyo flights and now a Dreamliner for Seattle-Seoul services.

Seattle’s largest carrier, Alaska Airlines faces competition from Delta Air Lines and Korean Air-Asiana on this route. Delta operates with an Airbus A350-900 featuring various seating options including suites with privacy doors. Korean Air uses a Boeing 787-10 equipped similarly in business class. Asiana operates Boeing 777-200ERs but without privacy doors in business class.

Alaska aims to establish itself as a strong contender in this competitive market by leveraging its partnership with Hawaiian's Dreamliners before integrating its own future fleet.

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