Originally Posted by Carfield

They have three different sets of power outlets in the business class seats on the A330s, so the iPads can be fully charged throughout the flight.

Seoul will initially be operated by A330-200s, which are more than capable to handle the length of the flight. But the galley space is possibly the reason the limited amount of food that can be offered. They also need to retrain the F/As, if they need to introduce a new cabin service.

However I think Alaska cannot just rely on the Boeing 787-9s for their international flights. Hawaiian orders 12 aircraft with 3 being delivered for now.
I am also not sure if the current 787-9s are designed for super long haul flights. They are originally intend for mostly leisure flights and their longest flight is just HNL to Boston. I am sure Alaska needs to make some adjustment for the cabin to allow crew rest areas.

Alaska wants a joint transpacific venture with American and JAL, but their current cabin products are just so not up to par. They really need a proper premium economy cabin, as this is actually how many Asian airlines make money. My guts is telling me that some of the later deliveries may have a different cabin layout. Some of the "younger" Airbus A330-200s possibly need an urgent refresh with new business class seats, more galley spaces, and a proper premium economy product. Hopefully it will come late summer, when both Alaska and Hawaiian CEOs say that a new inflight product will be introduced for their ambitious international services.

Carfield