Alaska Airlines is bringing holiday cheer to the skies this season. Starting November 6, passengers can enjoy festive meal-and-movie pairings onboard, offering the ultimate in-flight experience.
These new offerings blend the warmth of holiday flavors with beloved films, making travel more delightful.
The airline curated each dish to complement a particular movie, creating a cozy, engaging journey. These pairings range from light bites and snacks in the Main Cabin to heartier, comfort-food dishes in First Class. The new menu brings holiday magic to every passenger, regardless of class.
In the Main Cabin, passengers can enjoy a variety of fresh and hearty options. Each dish pairs with a different feel-good holiday movie, creating a seamless experience. For example, Alaska’s “Spice is Right Salad” pairs perfectly with The Holiday.
This salad features romaine and mesclun greens, jalapeños, roasted sweet potatoes, and bell peppers. Roasted sunflower seeds and feta cheese top it off, along with chimichurri sauce and spicy tahini dressing.
It’s vibrant and flavorful, a lovely match for The Holiday, a romantic comedy with warmth to spare.
Another standout item, the Cubano Sliders, combines classic flavors with a seasonal twist. Tender pork loin and Black Forest ham make these sliders deliciously hearty.
They come cold, with a pickle, mustard, and Swiss cheese on King’s Hawaiian® sweet buns, perfectly matched with Fred Claus’s laughs.
Alaska Airlines also offers a fruit and cheese platter perfect for lighter snacking. This platter pairs beautifully with Last Christmas, a romantic holiday drama that’s easy to enjoy with a snack.
The platter includes Beecher’s® Flagship cheese, Tillamook® sharp cheddar, brie, Partners® crackers, and a Seattle Chocolate truffle, making it a refreshing, elegant treat.
For those who prefer a more robust snack, the Northwest Deli, debuting in December alongside Deadpool and Wolverine, is a great choice. Boulder Canyon sea salt chips smoked gouda cheese spread, Brown & Haley Almond Roca®, and Old Wisconsin beef salami give it a flavorful, Northwest-inspired twist.
This pairing complements Deadpool’s bold, cheeky energy—a perfect snack for travelers looking for fun.
Young travelers get their pairing, too, with the Kids’ Choice snack pack. This pack offers kid-friendly treats like Pirate’s Booty cheddar puffs, Tree Top® strawberry applesauce, and Albanese® gummy bears.
The cheerful snack pack goes hand-in-hand with Inside Out 2, an animated movie packed with emotions and excitement.
For passengers in First Class, Alaska Airlines elevates the meal-and-movie experience. These dishes capture the essence of fall with rich, warming flavors ideal for the holiday season.
Each pairing is designed to make holiday travel feel unique and cozy.
One of the most notable pairings in First Class is the Maple Chicken, which comes with Elf, a holiday classic. The maple and herb-marinated chicken breast is topped with a black pepper and thyme jus.
It’s served with creamy potato gratin and roasted Brussels sprouts, making it a comforting, festive dish.
The Birria Bowl offers travelers a taste of Mexican cuisine. It features braised adobo beef, Spanish-style rice, plantains, green salsa, and cotija cheese. Fresh pico de gallo completes the flavors.
The warm, rich spices of the Birria Bowl match well with the holiday magic of the Polar Express, creating an experience that feels like a journey within a journey.
Passengers can also enjoy the Cranberry Balsamic Braised Beef, paired with Four Christmases. This slow-braised steak dish is topped with a cranberry balsamic jus and served with red potato mash and roasted baby carrots.
The cranberry balsamic flavor is festive, evoking the family-centered holiday theme of Four Christmases.
Alaska Airlines also includes a vegetarian option in First Class, the Mediterranean Falafel Bowl. The vegan-friendly dish features fried chickpea falafel patties, cauliflower mash, roasted baby carrots, black garlic, and spicy romesco sauce.
Its bright, savory flavors pair it with Shrek the Halls, a quirky holiday film full of fun.
First Class breakfast passengers have two festive options to start their journey. The Autumn Squash Frittata pairs perfectly with Kung Fu Panda Holiday, a lighthearted special.
This baked squash and cheese frittata, served with chicken sausage and herb-roasted potatoes, sets a cheerful tone for the day.
Another breakfast option, the Autumn Apple Pancakes, combines buttermilk, spiced apple pancakes, salted caramel sauce, chicken-apple sausage, and creamy scrambled eggs.
With its nostalgic flavors, this dish complements National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, a classic holiday comedy. The combination feels just like a cozy brunch at home.
The famous Beets So Fly salad, crafted in partnership with Evergreens™, is returning to the Main Cabin this season. This salad contains romaine, mixed greens, pickled beets, red onions, cucumbers, walnuts, and feta.
Dijon balsamic dressing and roasted chicken make it a refreshing, vibrant option.
Alaska Airlines makes it easy to enjoy these festive options by allowing pre-orders up to two weeks before the flight. Passengers can use the Alaska app or visit alaskaair.com to select their preferred meals.
The airline accepts orders until 20 hours before departure, ensuring availability.
For Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and Visa® Business cardholders, a 20% discount on in-flight purchases makes these treats even more tempting. The discount applies to all onboard purchases, adding extra value for travelers looking to indulge.
This curated in-flight experience shows Alaska Airlines’ commitment to making holiday travel more joyful. Each pairing of holiday flavors and movies creates a festive ambiance onboard, blending seasonal tastes with the warmth of holiday films.
Whether travelers seek a light snack or a hearty meal, Alaska has designed its menu to make flying feel like a holiday celebration.
Travelers can anticipate a more enjoyable journey before they reach their holiday destinations. By pairing seasonal meals with classic films, Alaska Airlines transforms each flight into a cozy, memorable experience.
This thoughtful approach to in-flight dining makes holiday travel unique, celebrating the season’s joy with every mile.
Alaska Airlines’ holiday menu offers a taste of the season, from savory maple chicken to nostalgic pancakes. These festive flavors and film pairings will surely delight, enhancing the travel experience for all passengers.
Alaska Airlines invites travelers to sit back, enjoy, and savor the holiday spirit, making each flight feel like a particular part of the season.