The airline told the U.S. DOT in a Sept. 25 filing it could launch the service as early as Dec. 1 if it receives the final award for the flights.

While Canada’s largest airline ordered two 777Fs in August 2022 as it expanded its cargo business during and after the pandemic, the cargo market has cooled.

Although more companies are requiring employees to return to the office, Alaska is not ready to predict how that trend will affect business travel recovery.