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Alaska Airlines Unveils Aurora-Inspired 787 Livery and Spring 2026 London, Reykjavik Services

New London, seasonal Reykjavik routes reflect Alaska Airlines’ effort to anchor global operations at Seattle–Tacoma

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Overview

  • Daily, year-round Boeing 787-9 flights from Seattle to London Heathrow will begin in spring 2026
  • Seasonal summer service to Reykjavik using Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft is scheduled to launch alongside the London route
  • An Aurora Borealis-inspired livery featuring midnight blues and emerald greens will debut on the first 787 in January 2026 and cover the fleet by next spring
  • A dedicated Boeing 787 pilot base in Seattle is set to open in the first half of 2026 to support the carrier’s expanding widebody operations
  • The 2024 acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines enables Alaska to operate up to 17 Dreamliners as it pursues at least 12 international destinations by 2030