SEATTLE- Alaska Airlines (AS) has completed repainting all former Hawaiian Airlines (HA) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a visible step in integrating the two carriers after their 2024 merger. The aircraft now wear Alaska’s new Aurora-inspired Global livery while continuing to operate from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
The newly branded Dreamliners are already flying international routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to major hubs such as Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), with additional long-haul services planned for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Alaska Rebrands Former Hawaiian 787s
Alaska Airlines has finished repainting all four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners that originally entered service with Hawaiian Airlines.
The aircraft previously displayed Hawaiian’s distinctive purple and orange Pualani livery, but now features Alaska’s new Global livery created specifically for its expanding Dreamliner fleet.
The aircraft with registrations N780HA, N781HA, N782HA, and N783HA underwent repainting at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW).
According to flight tracking data, the final aircraft, N783HA, returned to Alaska’s primary hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on March 11 before re-entering scheduled service two days later with a flight to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
A fifth Boeing 787-9, registered N784HA, was delivered in a temporary white paint scheme before also receiving the Aurora Global livery. The aircraft entered the paint shop in December and joined Alaska’s fleet at Seattle in early January.
The new design replaces Alaska’s traditional tail artwork with a deep blue and emerald green color pattern inspired by the Aurora Borealis. The airline states that each repaint required close to 1,000 labor hours over roughly two weeks to create the reflective effect used in the design.
Hawaiian 787 Interiors Remain Onboard
Despite the external branding change, the interior configuration remains largely unchanged from Hawaiian Airlines’ original design. Alaska Airlines plans to retrofit the cabins in the future, but no confirmed timeline has been announced.
Each Boeing 787-9 can accommodate around 300 passengers in two classes. The business class cabin includes 34 Leihōkū Suites arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, providing direct aisle access for every passenger. The suites feature fully lie-flat seats, privacy doors, and 18-inch seatback entertainment screens.
The economy cabin holds 266 seats built on the Collins Aerospace Aspire platform. Every seat includes a 12-inch entertainment screen, while 79 seats are designated as Extra Comfort options offering additional legroom for passengers seeking more space, Simple Flying reported.
Alaska Airlines Expands Dreamliner International Network
Alaska Airlines currently operates its Boeing 787 aircraft on two long-haul Asian routes from Seattle. The Dreamliners fly regularly to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
The airline plans to broaden its international reach in 2026 with the launch of new services to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). These routes will further establish Seattle as Alaska’s primary long-haul gateway.
Looking further ahead, the carrier expects its international network from Seattle to grow to as many as 12 destinations by 2030 as more Dreamliners enter the fleet.
Future Boeing 787 Orders And Fleet Strategy
Alaska Airlines has also strengthened its long-haul strategy with additional aircraft orders. Earlier in 2026, the airline ordered five more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, increasing its total commitment to 17 aircraft.
Most of the future deliveries will be the larger Boeing 787-10 variant. Alaska has converted Hawaiian Airlines’ remaining 787-9 orders into the -10 model, which provides roughly 40 additional seats compared with the 787-9 but offers slightly reduced range.
The move signals Alaska Airlines’ intention to build a larger international network using high-capacity widebody aircraft based primarily in Seattle.
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