With 342 aircraft in its fleet at the time of this video’s release, Alaska Airlines as an airline group has the fifth-largest fleet of aircraft in the United States. This figure includes its Horizon Air subsidiary as well as jets operated by SkyWest. With this inflated number, the airline sits above JetBlue and its 285 aircraft, but well-below Southwest Airlines and its 735. Today, let’s look at the different aircraft used by Alaska Airlines and what direction the fleet may be headed.
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Who has the largest fleet number in the world?
The MAX 7 is also not certified.
If they do get the Max 10 surely they'll get a reasonable price for the remaining A320s from other airlines
Are any of the 700's in combi?
10 or 12 years ago I knew a guy who was a Horizon FO. At the time they were getting rid of all their CRJ-700's and going to an all turboprop fleet. And here they are going back the other way.
Alaska Airlines would have loved it if the Boeing-Embraer merger went through
I’ve been on all Alaska’s fleet types and I can say it’s never disappointing
Can you do a China southern air fleet review?
Hitching your star entirely to Boeing seems foolhardy these days but they are going all in on a Southwest-style single aircraft fleet so far be it for reality to interrupt that vision…
Dang it, southwest doesn’t have 737 737s any more……..it’s a sad day
If the MAX 10 has to undergo the required improvements, Boeing should abandon trying to keep it all common and go the route of the 767-4 with the 737-10. they should improve the design while they are at it. Give the aircraft a bigger wing box and slightly bigger main wing increase the main gear height and seek more powerful engine options. In other words try to improve and match the 737-10 performance to the old 757 by increasing range and hot and high takeoff performance. I bet they would get more orders for the type. The cost saving measure of keeping the aircraft common with its older types has become its handicap and its ability to make money for Boeing.
More videos on Alaska Airlines please!
I’m so annoyed that Southwest’s fleet doesn’t always have seven hundred thirty-seven aircraft….
Alaskas airbuses are also going to globalX I’ve painted a few of the 320s to global
I prefer Southwest on account of cheaper fares with diverse routes, so i have more options to fly and save time of connecting fights,save money to allocate for entertainment,study,..
does alaska have any plans to buy widebodies in the future?
Love flying Alaska
Alaska Airlines possible fleet four years from now, 2026:
Boeing 737-700 – Might be retired in a few years from 2026.
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900 – Standard 737-900s might be retired in a few years from 2026.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737 MAX 10 – Will be in the fleet if Boeing can sell the 737 MAX 10.
Embraer ERJ-175
I have heard a lot of good things about Alaska Airlines and how they are supposed to be one of the best US airlines.
Although, I personally have only ever had reason to fly with American Airlines in the United States.
Far too long ago to recall if it was a Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, MD or Bombardier but the flights were between Chicago O'Hare and Norfolk VA, there and back.
I thought that they would be replacing the Boeing 737s rather than the Airbus a320s for obvious reasons.🤔
Strange decision.
Embraer are another airline manufacturer who make a really good product.
Although only narrow bodied, short haul aircraft the quality and standard is everything you would need.
JetBlue missed a golden opportunity in Virgin America. There will never be such an opportunity again. It's tragic really.
Just thinking why doesn’t Alaska replace its E175s and Dash 8s with E175-E2?
I live in San Diego and there has been times while planespotting there where it feels like 3/4ths of the aircraft are Alaskan, and about 3/4ths of those are e175s
Quiet interesting, Air Baltic has reported are starting retirement of DHC Q400 as well, personally I don't believe is a great decision get rid of the model, due to fuel efficiency during current fuel prices crisis.
So glad you posted this. Was just looking at Alaskan airlines as a possible future company to work for as a aircraft mechanic as my current employer isn’t working well
I’m 45 and in my lifetime….this channel will be making a video about quads in short route commercial fleets. Could you imagine a Tampa to Orlando quad flight with 10-12 passengers? Flights take 15-18 minutes. No luggage. No av gas used. Almost like a really fast Uber van. Never going above 1500 feet so the view is great and the flight smooth. Heck, if you did have baggage, they could have one or two trips a day by truck for baggage only. If tickets were $50, I’d use it. Given gas prices and parking fees by ground and airline fees are now insane for short trips
In terms of Logistics makes sense for Alaska to return to only a Boeing fleet, will make operational costs cheaper, will allow for more flexibility among pilots and crew and just makes sense for the carrier
Alaska is primarily using their 737-900ER's on transcontinental routes from Seattle and Portland. If the 737 MAX 10 does go into service, expect Alaska to start assigning the 737 MAX 10 some of these longer routes.
Calhoun should've gone to prison along with everyone involved in the MCAS development. Cancel the Max 10 if you don't get your way. Now we know that Boeing doesn't care about the safety of their passengers as long as their pockets are full. Disgraceful.
I worked with Alaska on the ramp for 4 years, my favorite was working on the Q400.
From what I saw, the former Virgin Airbus planes had a rather more upscale and modern interior than some of the pretty dated 737s. Not really complaining, but the IFE on the airbus coming from Virgin was just better. That said, the real reason to fly Alaska is the crew. They must have the best air crew on any competing airline.
I understand why Alaska operates with the Boeings, it makes sense while being headquartered in Seattle and such. I am not a fan of Boeing and prefer Airbus personally. I think Boeing is a thing of the past and Airbus is the way of the future with so many advancements already. I work for an airline and Airbus is just more user friendly.
Boeing ceo: I will cancel the 737max 10 program…
Everyone who cares about safety and quality: Oh no… Anyways.
737 MAX 10 …..what's that ?
The -800 cabins will be renovated to match the newer MAX cabins. They’re also going to gut the third lav in the back to add in 3 more seats. Which will suck because the -800s are needed for long haul routes to short runway airports.
I think that Alaska Airlines need some Bigger Boeing Aircraft. 737's have their place but as a retired AS employee it is time to get some bigger Boeing aircraft for cretin routs. Let's Go. AS
Awesome planes. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
I think Alaska Air could order A-220 instead of E-175.