US EditionAlaska to Launch Nonstop Flights From Seattle to Rome in 2026
- Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday it will launch nonstop flights from Seattle to Rome starting May 2026, marking its first European route.
- This new service follows Alaska's September 2024 $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, which provided access to long-haul Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
- Flights will operate four times weekly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport using the Boeing 787-9, joining Alaska's existing Tokyo and upcoming Seoul international routes.
- Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci expressed excitement about launching nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome, fulfilling a long-awaited goal, while chief commercial officer Andrew Harrison emphasized their commitment to targeting key high-demand markets.
- The expansion supports Alaska's plan to transform Seattle into the West Coast's premier global gateway, expecting FAA approval later this year to operate these long-haul international flights.
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Alaska Airlines to launch Seattle to Rome flights
SEATTLE, Wash. – Alaska Airlines will soon expand its international offerings with new non-stop flights to Europe. The airline announced it will begin service from Seattle to Rome four times a week starting next year. This addition comes as part of Alaska Airlines' growing international presence. Currently, the airline offers flights to Tokyo and plans
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