# Alaska Airlines to Add Premium Economy Cabins and Ultra-Premium Seattle Lounge

_May 10 13:00_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Atmos Rewards, Seattle, loyalty program, policy change, airline, lounge

Alaska Airlines plans to install premium economy cabins on its Boeing 787s and Hawaiian's Airbus A330s starting in 2028, alongside a new 40,000-square-foot premium lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

## Summary

Alaska Airlines is expanding its global product offerings with two major announcements. First, the airline confirmed it will install a true premium economy cabin (distinct from its current extra-legroom coach seats) on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Hawaiian Airlines' Airbus A330s, with retrofits beginning in 2028. This addresses a gap in their long-haul product compared to other global carriers. Second, Alaska is planning a massive 40,000-square-foot ultra-premium lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on the C Concourse. This new lounge will likely serve business-class passengers and high-tier elite members of the Atmos Rewards program, positioning itself as a cut above the standard Alaska Lounge, similar to American's Flagship or United's Polaris lounges

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-premium-economy-seattle-business-lounge) — Alaska Airlines plots premium economy, luxe Seattle lounge as global expansion ramps up

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