Tue, Oct 01, 2013
All-Boeing Carrier Invests In Its Fleet And Improved Fuel Performance
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have announced an order for five additional Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range). The airline says the order, valued at $481 million at list prices, continues its investment in its fleet and efforts to improve fuel performance. "Today's announcement supports our goal of growing Alaska Airlines by 4 to 8 percent a year," said Mark Eliasen, Alaska Air Group's vice president of finance and treasurer. "The 737-900ER is a great aircraft, with the cost efficiency and reliability needed for us to be successful in today's competitive marketplace."
"The order of five additional 737-900ERs is an affirmation of our hometown partner's successful strategy of offering customers good value, delivering a great onboard experience and running an on-time airline," said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737-900ER offers Alaska Airlines the best seat-mile cost of any single-aisle airplane in production, which is especially important with today's high fuel prices. The interior also complements Alaska's excellent customer service, providing the passengers with a wonderful flying experience."
The largest and newest model in the Next-Generation 737 family, the 737-900ER can carry up to 26 more passengers or fly about 500 nautical miles (926 km) farther than the 737-900. Alaska Airlines operates the 737-900ER in a two-class configuration with 181 seats and features the Boeing Sky Interior. In addition, all of Alaska's seats will feature outlets providing dual 110-volt and USB power.
With this order, Alaska Airlines now has unfilled orders for 35 737-900ERs and 37 737 MAX airplanes.
(Image provided by Boeing)
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