Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik

Alaska Airlines Is Launching Three European Routes in 2026

Some airlines contain the full scope of their travel ambitions in their name. If you’re flying on Air New Zealand or Austrian Airlines, for instance, it’s a safe bet that you’re traveling internationally. Their name has since been absorbed into that of the company they merged with, but Continental Airlines was a particularly notable example of this. By comparison, flying on Alaska Airlines has generally signified that you’re going to or from som…

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik

Alaska Airlines is flying to Europe for the first time — and the planes are getting a fresh look

Alaska Airlines' Boeing 787 Dreamliner livery.Courtesy of Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines unveiled a new livery and routes.London Heathrow is a new destination from Seattle, and the longest 737 route by a US airline.The new design reflects Alaska's global ambitions after acquiring Hawaiian Airlines.Alaska Airlines is flying transatlantic for the first time — and has unveiled a fresh livery for its new Boeing 787s to mark the new chapter.In an ann…

Alaska Airlines will run direct flights between the UK and a US city for the first time - available to book within months

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to launch direct transatlantic service between Seattle and London Heathrow, with flights scheduled to begin in spring 2026. The move is great news for British holidaymakers as it marks the carrier’s first entry into the European market.The new daily service will operate year-round using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. These wide-body jets will feature 34 business-class suites with fully lie-flat seats, aimed…

Alaska Airlines unveils new Europe routes, and rebrands its international livery

Alaska Airlines is charting new international territory with a striking new livery design. The Seattle-based carrier on Tuesday announced two new transatlantic routes launching in 2026, with nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London’s Heathrow Airport and Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport. The airline is rapidly expanding its global reach following its 2024 acquisition of Hawaiian […] The post Alaska Airlines unveils new Eur…

Alaska Airlines adds new Europe routes, debuts 787 plane makeover

Alaska Airlines announced it would begin service to London and Reykjavik this spring, as well as update the livery on some of its planes.