Alaska Airlines International Suites Dining Upgrades
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are introducing new chef-curated menus and premium wine for international Suites guests to improve the premium travel experience.
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are launching new chef-curated menus and a premium wine program for passengers in international Suites cabins. This update applies to guests on international long-haul routes.
Elevating the In-Flight Culinary Experience
The update focuses on food and beverage pairings for passengers in the premium Suites cabin. The new meal service uses recipes from professional chefs. These recipes match the flavors of specific flight destinations. The airlines also introduced a refreshed selection of premium wines. These wines pair with the destination-inspired meals. This service is exclusive to guests in international Suites.
Competitive Landscape and Loyalty Value
This announcement comes as Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines integrate their operations. The two carriers combine their networks. They want to strengthen their premium products to compete with legacy airlines. Alaska has traditionally led in domestic travel, but its international growth requires a more sophisticated experience to attract business travelers.
This move targets competitors like Delta Air Lines. Delta recently updated its Delta One dining. These updates include a wider variety of meal options and a more streamlined service process. Delta’s refinements focus on increasing the variety of available dishes and improving the timing of the service. While Delta leads in cabin technology, Alaska focuses on the culinary aspects of the flight. United Airlines also competes with its Polaris dining program and Starlink Wi-Fi.
For Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members, these changes change the value of upgrades. You can redeem miles for a premium cabin upgrade instead of a full-fare economy ticket. Because Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance, you can earn miles through partners like American Airlines to fund these upgrades. Using miles for a Suites upgrade allows travelers to enjoy these new menus without paying the full cash fare for the cabin.
Traveling with the New Menus
The dining changes are a permanent part of the international Suites service. These menus are available on all qualifying international long-haul routes.
Traveler Options
- Confirm your seat: Check your itinerary in the Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines app. These menus are only for the Suites cabin.
- Dietary needs: Contact the airline at least 24 hours before departure. They can check if the new menus meet your dietary requirements.
- Upgrades: You can check for suite availability and upgrade costs through the airline website or mobile app.