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Alaska Airlines has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its 300th Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline has relied on this model as a primary part of its fleet since the mid-1960s. Shane Jones, Senior Vice President Fleet, Revenue Products, and Real Estate at Alaska Airlines, stated: “We took delivery of our 300th 737 – allowing us a minute to reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we can go with a strong partner like Boeing. The 737 has been the workhorse of Alaska’s fleet for decades, and they were all built 10 miles up the road from Alaska Airlines in Seattle.”
The Seattle-based carrier is also preparing to receive Hawaiian Airlines’ fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines in September 2024. This acquisition marks Alaska's first venture into operating widebody aircraft. The combined fleets aim to position Seattle as a major hub for long-haul international flights.
Currently, Alaska operates six variants within the Boeing 737 family, alongside Embraer E175 aircraft through its regional subsidiary Horizon Air. The merger with Hawaiian Airlines is anticipated to yield $500 million in revenue and cost benefits by 2027.
