The details of a new airline startup in the United States were revealed in August of 2021. This might be the most creative and unusual airline startup we have seen in a long time.
I have been wondering if this airline will become a reality, and it looks like it will. The airline held a media event yesterday to share more details of their launch plans. In this post, I wanted to know more about the new airline.
The airline is called Ravn Alaska.
Alaska Airlines has historically collaborated with the regional airline of Ravn Alaska to offer service in smaller markets. The airline filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in April 2020 after the coronaviruses shut down the world.
After some investors purchased the assets of Ravn Alaska, the operation got up and running again. The airline signed a letter of intent to acquire 50 hybrid-electric aircraft after a new CEO was appointed, and is looking to the future.
Can we get some windows?
Ravn Alaska is looking at a new direction to expand.
There are details of Alaska's Northern Pacific Airways.
Rob McKinney has revealed a lot of information about the new long haul airline being planned by the management of Ravn Alaska. The airline plans to use Anchorage as a hub to connect points in the United States with points in Asia.
Northern Pacific Airways wants to bring the business model of Icelandair to Alaska in order to turn it into a hub. The airline will offer packages that will allow people to visit Alaska. Staying in Anchorage for a couple of nights could be the way to go.
Key details of the airline are covered.
The Northern Pacific Airways fleet.
Northern Pacific Airways will have a fleet of Boeing 757s. The airline was able to acquire these secondhand Boeing 757s without taking on much debt because there are plenty of them on the market. The airline wants to have a dozen planes by the time it starts passenger flights.
The six former American Airlines Boeing 757s that Northern Pacific Airways has acquired are an average of 25 years old. The entire Boeing 757 fleet was retired by American Airlines.
The former American 757s are being acquired by Northern Pacific Airways.
The maximum takeoff weight of the Boeing 757 is 255,000 pounds, and it can carry over 200 passengers, with a range of just under 4,000 nautical miles.
Northern Pacific Airways is considering acquiring newer and more fuel efficient narrow body aircraft, like the A321XLR or Boeing MAX.
The destinations of Northern Pacific Airways.
Northern Pacific Airways wants to connect Asia and the United States via Alaska. The airline will use the north terminal.
The exact destinations are subject to change.
In Asia, Northern Pacific Airways will fly to Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Northern Pacific Airways will fly to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
Northern Pacific Airways may have routes.
The launch date for Northern Pacific Airways.
Northern Pacific Airways is hoping to start operations by the end of the year. The airline is hoping to launch in the third quarter, but that seems highly optimistic at this point, so the fourth quarter seems more likely.
I wouldn't be surprised if the airline didn't start flying until 2022, given how much goes into launching an international airline.
The passenger experience of Northern Pacific Airways.
Premium economy, extra legroom economy, and economy will be offered by Northern Pacific Airways. The seats that Northern Pacific Airways has selected can be seen below.
We did not go inside the 757, however, here is a look at what you can experience inside. Yes, there will be IFE as well.
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Dan is from Dj's Aviation.
Premium economy passengers will be able to use the lounge at the airport.
Northern Pacific Airways has a livery.
Northern Pacific Airways livery is gorgeous. This may be one of my new favorite airlines. The black border around the cockpit windows, the splash of color on the winglets, and the attention to detail all make me happy. I think this is the best 757 livery to date.
Is there anyone else who is a fan of this paint job?
Northern Pacific Airways has a livery.
Northern Pacific Airways has a livery.
Northern Pacific Airways has a livery.
Northern Pacific Airways has a livery.
My opinion on Northern Pacific Airways.
I love the idea of this airline.
If I were to build a fake airline in a simulation game where money is not an object, I would launch an Alaska-based airline just for fun.
I remember back in the day when Alaska Airlines flew to Russia and beyond, and I would love to see that service still exist.
The Boeing 757s are being acquired for very little, and any airline startup right now has a huge advantage of having lots of used aircraft.
There is a big tourist market for Alaska, but there is not much direct service from Asia or from non-hubs in the lower 48.
Some transpacific flights used to be operated by Alaska Airlines.
I can't wrap my head around that.
While Alaska is a popular tourist destination, how will Northern Pacific Airways fill its planes in the winter? There is some winter tourism, but it is not enough to sustain an airline like this.
I don't understand the merit to this business model, airfare from Los Angeles to Tokyo is already very reasonably priced, with tons of competition and nonstop options, so how low will Northern Pacific Airways' pricing be to convince people to settle for?
The difference between this and Icelandair is that the latter connects all kinds of city pairs that otherwise can't be served nonstop. Most markets are already well served.
This concept will be great for people who want to visit or stay in Alaska. I don't think that's a sustainable, year-round business model.
The new airline will be called Northern Pacific Airways. The airline will fly from Alaska to Asia and the lower 48 with Boeing 757s. The plan is for operations to start by the end of 2022.
The airline is moving forward. The first Boeing 757 is in its full livery, and six other Boeing 757s have already been purchased. We have more information about what to expect from the onboard product.
I don't see where the market is for this, beyond summer seasonal demand. I think the airline could get its costs down, but what happens outside of summer?
What do you think about Northern Pacific Airways?
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