Alaska Airlines will shell out almost $1 billion for 10 extended-range Boeing 737 jets as the carrier continues to modernize its fleet.
At a list price of $990 million, the new deal adds to the 64 aircraft already on order with Boeing.
The purchase will help increase fuel economy and passenger capacity over the coming years said airline spokeswoman Bobbie Egan.
"These 900ERs will be used for transcontinental flying and we already fly a lot of them," Egan said.
The planes are able to accommodate 25% more passengers while using the same amount of fuel as current 737s.
"These new planes will allow us to serve our customers even better with improved in-cabin experience, including our new leather Recaro seats with added leg room, power outlets at every seat and larger overhead bins," said Alaska Airlines’ president and CEO Brad Tilden.
"We love having Seattle as our home and buying locally built airplanes is a point of pride for us," Tilden added.
