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Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle flights to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its European network with new seasonal services

Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"

Alaska Airlines has launched its first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, marking its official entry into Europe. The seasonal service, operating through October 23, is the only daily direct connection between the two cities and is flown on a Boeing 787-9 featuring the airline’s new international business class Suites

With five direct weekly flights, the company expands its North American destination network to nine and increases accessibility between Asia and the US. "Seattle’s spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship mirrors Hong Kong’s own energy"

The plane landed in Baku, Azerbaijan, on a direct flight from Seattle, as part of a multi-phased plan that includes retiring the older 747s that also fly to Israel, and expanding the fleet to 20 aircraft by 2030

Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), one of the major gateways to the Western United States, is being upgraded with a new terminal, advanced technologies, modern screening stations, and a $546 million baggage claim upgrade: "Lighter, brighter, more efficient and modern customer experience"

During the incident, the right wing of Japan Airlines Flight 68 struck the tail of a Delta Air Lines plane while Delta Flight 1921 was taxiing at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, February 5. No injuries were reported