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Alaska Airlines Unveils Northern Lights Dreamliner Livery and Launches London, Reykjavik Routes

This next phase in Alaska’s push positions Seattle as a transatlantic gateway through widebody upgrades supported by strengthened airline alliances.

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Overview

  • Alaska unveiled a deep blue and green Northern Lights–inspired livery for its Boeing 787-9 fleet, set to debut in January 2026 and be applied to all Dreamliners by spring.
  • The carrier confirmed daily year-round SeattleLondonHeathrow service on 787-9s and seasonal summer flights to Reykjavik on 737 MAX 8s beginning May 2026.
  • Ticket sales for both new routes are slated to open this fall through early access registration.
  • Collaborations with American Airlines and British Airways under the oneworld alliance secured coveted Heathrow slots and enhanced onward connectivity.
  • These announcements accelerate Alaska Air Group’s strategy to integrate its Hawaiian acquisition and expand to at least a dozen intercontinental destinations by 2030.