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Alaska Airlines teams up with world champion Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold

Alaska Airlines announced:

Alaska Airlines has announced a multi-year partnership with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, launching a Seattle-rooted campaign that uses football-season energy to spotlight the airlineโ€™s global growth and newest nonstop routes from Seattle to Paris and Athens.

The campaign showcases Seattle hometown pride, Alaska employees and a remarkable guest experience as the airline enters its next chapter of growth. With Paris and Athens joining Alaskaโ€™s international lineup from Seattle, Darnold will help travelers see whatโ€™s next, from new places to go, to new ways to engage through Atmosโ„ข Rewards and a more premium global travel experience.

Sam knows how to compete on a global stage, and that play-to-win mindset totally aligns with our approach at Alaska Airlines. Partnering with a world champion like Sam is a fun way to celebrate Alaska Airlinesโ€™momentum as we build a global gateway in Seattle to connect our guests to the world.โ€

Ben Minicucci

CEO, Alaska Airlines

Sam D

Seattle knows what it feels like to reach new heights. After an unforgettable season, Iโ€™m excited to partner with Alaska to celebrate that same momentum beyond the field. From Paris to Athens and beyond, Alaska is bringing Seattle to the world in new ways, and Iโ€™m proud to be part of a campaign that highlights whatโ€™s possible when a city keeps reaching farther.โ€

Sam Darnold

The campaign will roll out across Seattle, Portland and key regional markets, as well as Alaskaโ€™s owned channels, with content featuring Darnold, Alaska employees and guest-facing moments tied to travel, loyalty and Seattle hometown pride. Throughout the season, guests will be able to engage with Sam-specific social content, gate experiences and special moments that bring the partnership to life. 

Throughout the regular football season, Alaska will delight guests with special travel and loyalty moments inspired by Darnoldโ€™s No. 14 jersey. Select flights will be renamed โ€œFlight 1414,โ€ giving guests onboard an automatic 1,414 Atmos Rewards points bonus. For away games, featured flights will connect Seattle-area fans with that weekโ€™s host city. For home games, the moments will spotlight flights from Seattle to the opposing teamโ€™s home market as a fun nod to the matchup and Alaskaโ€™s deep Seattle roots. 

Atmos Rewards gives guests more ways to explore Alaskaโ€™s growing global network, with the ability to earn and redeem rewards across Alaska, Hawaiian, oneworld alliance members and additional global partners serving more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. Guests can also enjoy a more premium travel experience, from international business class Suites and premium onboard amenities to complimentary Starlink Wiโ€‘Fi for Atmos Rewards members. 

Sam D with Alaska crew

Beginning Sept. 9, guests wearing Darnoldโ€™s No. 14 Seattle jersey at participating gates at SeaTac Airport will also be invited to board with Group C, adding another game-day-inspired surprise to the travel experience. Alaska also plans to offer limited-time flight promotions through its social channels during the season, giving fans and travelers more ways to engage with the partnership.

The multi-year effort builds on Alaskaโ€™s history of working with partners across sports, entertainment and culture to create moments that matter for guests. It also reflects Alaskaโ€™s next brand chapter: rooted in its West Coast history, connected through Atmos Rewards and focused on bringing Seattle to more of the world through destinations like Paris and Athens.

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Alaska Airlines’ status report on its Starlink fleet conversions

Alaska Airlines is setting a new standard in inflight connectivity with ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi everywhere it flies. The carrier is bringing media and guests along on the journey by tracking its rollout of delivering Starlinkโ€™s high-speed, low-latency internet โ€” already available on Hawaiian Airlinesโ€™ Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft.

Guests flying with Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon can stay relaxed and connected while surfing the internet, live gaming, real-time messaging and high-quality streaming across multiple devices, from takeoff to landing. Those traveling for business can also work as effectively in the air as they would on the ground.

Thanks to T-Mobile, Atmosโ„ข Rewards members unlock free, uninterrupted access to Starlink Wi-Fi. Members who are also T-Mobile customers will soon enjoy a seamless, ad-free sign-on experience.

Progress on Starlink connectivity

Percentage of aircraft equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi: 38%

This chart was last updated on June 25, 2026, and will be updated every four weeks.

Aircraft typeConnectedPending update
Embraer 17590Update complete
Boeing 737-80059
Boeing 737-8 MAX1019
Boeing 737-900 ER79
Boeing 737-9 MAX80
Airbus A321-200neo18Update complete
Airbus A33024Update complete
Boeing 787 Dreamliner5

Alaska Airlines teams up with Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข Local Organizing Committee to launch a new aircraft livery celebrating summer soccer in Seattle

Seattle is getting ready to welcome the world, and Alaska Airlines is marking the moment with a new aircraft livery launched as an Official Seattle World Cup 2026โ„ข Host City Supporter, in partnership with Qatar Airways. 

June 10, 2026; Greensboro, N.C., Alaska Airlines debuts Seattle World Cup host city livery in partnership with SeattleFWC26 for World Cup 2026. credit: Joe Nicholson/Alaska Airlines

As Seattleโ€™s hometown global airline, Alaska is proud to unveil the custom aircraft decal honoring SeattleFWC26, a tribute to the many people working to bring an unforgettable tournament experience to the Pacific Northwest.

Displayed on a Boeing 737-9 MAX with tail number N985AK, the design features the Seattle Host City logo alongside a dynamic soccer ball in motion, symbolizing the speed, excitement and momentum of the game. Inspired by elements from the official Seattle Host City poster, the livery also incorporates the iconic whale tail graphic, creating a distinctive connection to the Pacific Northwest and Seattleโ€™s maritime heritage. On the underside of the aircraft, the bold declaration โ€œWE ARE SEATTLEโ€ serves as a powerful statement of Alaskaโ€™s pride in its hometown and reflects the airlineโ€™s commitment to welcoming fans from across its network and beyond.

The airlineโ€™s partnership with SeattleFWC26 also supports key community initiatives throughout the spring and summer, including: support for last monthโ€™s inaugural Blind Soccer international tournament, community art installations highlighting the airlineโ€™s nonprofit partnerships in the Seattle-area such as Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and the Museum of Flight and a flag raising ceremony where Alaska will join other Host City Supporters to help raise the Seattle Host City Flag atop the Space Needle. 

Alaska Airlines debuts new Lounge in Portland, raising the bar for premium West Coast travel

Alaska Airlines is set to welcome guests to its newest Lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) when it officially opens on June 4, underscoring its continued investment in premium travel and one of the carrierโ€™s key West Coast hubs.

After more than two years of construction, the approximately 14,000-square-foot Lounge will welcome guests with a warm, thoughtfully designed Pacific Northwest aesthetic, featuring an inviting fireplace and a striking wooden Mt. Hood mural by artist Ben Butler. At twice the size of the current Portland Lounge, it offers more than 200 seats, including Alaskaโ€™s Signature Loungers, along with high, open ceilings that bring in natural light and views of Portlandโ€™s new terminal. Guests can relax, enjoy fresh, regionally inspired food, sip barista-crafted beverages or cocktails from West Coast partners, or take advantage of ample power plugs and privacy booths for calls and meetings.

ASHA

Portland guests have chosen Alaska for years and played an important role in our growth in the Pacific Northwest. This new Lounge is our way of thanking them and a reflection of our growing portfolio of premium guest experiences. We look forward to opening our doors this week and welcoming guests with the signature hospitality and thoughtful touches Alaska is known for.โ€

Shane Jones

Vice President of Fleet, Products and Guest ExperienceAlaska Airlines

Alaska is the largest carrier serving Portland, operating more flights than any other airline, including more than 100 daily departures. Portland is a critical hub in Alaska and Hawaiianโ€™s network with expanding service to over 60 destinations across North America and beyond. This summer, Alaska will launch year-round service to Everett/Paine Field (PAE) and Pascoโ€“Tri-Cities (PSC), along with seasonal service to Jackson Hole (JAC). Last month, new service began to Baltimore (BWI), Bellingham (BLI), Idaho Falls (IDA), Philadelphia (PHL) and St. Louis (STL). By this fall, Alaska will offer 50% more seats in Portland than just two years ago, reflecting strong demand for travel and the airlineโ€™s continued investment in the market.

Alaska and Hawaiian lobby at PDX airport

Our strong partnership with Alaska has helped to elevate the new PDX as a world-class destination that showcases the Pacific Northwest and makes everyone feel at home. Weโ€™re thrilled their new PDX Lounge is here for the long haul, offering travelers a stunning spot to relax, recharge, and experience a taste of our region.โ€

Chris Czarnecki

PDX Business and Properties DirectorPort of Portland

Alaska Lounge

The nearly $18 million investment in the Portland Lounge is part of Alaskaโ€™s growing Lounge footprint and broader commitment to enhancing the guest experience as it expands globally. Building on this investment, Alaska just announced its plans to open a landmark, more than 41,000-square-foot lounge in 2027. The Lounge, which will be located in Seattle โ€“ home to the airlineโ€™s main hub โ€“ will be the largest in its network and among the largest airline lounges in the country. The airline is also designing its first Lounge in San Diego (SAN) along with a new, expanded Lounge in Honolulu (HNL), both slated for early 2028.

Alaska Airlines Lounge members can access eight premium lounges across Alaska and Hawaiianโ€™s network, including its largest lounge in Seattle and additional locations at its hubs in Anchorage (ANC), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). Alaska Lounge+ membership unlocks access to all Alaska Lounges, plus nearly 90 partner lounges worldwide, including select oneworld and partner lounges.

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Alaska Airlines launches historic first nonstop European flight between Seattle/Tacoma and Rome

Alaska Airlines on April 28, 2026 marked a major milestone with the launch of its inaugural nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, the first-ever direct connection between the Emerald City and the Eternal City.

The new service signals Alaskaโ€™s official expansion into Europe and reinforces its role as a global carrier, furtherย establishingย Seattle as a premier international gateway for Alaska Airlines.

Alaskaโ€™s seasonal service to Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is available through Oct. 23, offering guests the only daily nonstop flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rome. The flight departs Seattle at 5:30 p.m. and arrives in Rome at 1:15 p.m., giving guests a full afternoon to begin exploring one of the worldโ€™s most sought-after destinations, from historic streets to rolling vineyards and iconic coastal views. Westbound flights depart from Rome at 3:25 p.m. and arrive in Seattle at 5:45 p.m., inviting Italian guests to experience the Pacific Northwestโ€™s renowned food and wine scene and breathtaking natural landscapes.  

This new European service will also enable some of the best connectivity between Hawaiโ€˜i to and from Europe with just one stop through Seattle, benefiting Hawaiโ€˜i-based travelers and opening a new European visitor gateway to the Hawaiian Islands. 

The new Rome service also advances Alaska Airlinesโ€™ growing global cargo business. Beginning April 28, Alaska will become the first U.S. passenger airline to offer daily nonstop cargo service between Seattle and Rome, strengthening trade connections between the Pacific Northwest and Italy and expanding the airlineโ€™s cargo network to 109 destinations worldwide.ย 

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Alaska Airlines bolsters service from Anchorage and Portland with seven new routes, including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities

Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen our network with new nonstop routes from our key hubs in Anchorage and Portland to destinations across the country โ€“ offering our guests convenient travel options and improved connectivity.

Beginning in spring next year, weโ€™ll fly three additional routes from Anchorage to Boise, Boston and Spokane, and four additional routes from Portland to Bellingham, Everett/Paine Field and Pasco in Washington state, and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

New Anchorage Routes

Flights between Anchorage and Boise, Boston and Spokane begin in mid-June for service through mid-August โ€“ just in time for summertime adventures in the Land of the Midnight Sun, when the days are long and the air is warm. Those new flights add up to 17 nonstop destinations to the Lower 48 and Hawaiโ€˜i, the most weโ€™ve ever served in the summer.

  • The twice-weekly service connecting Anchorage to Boise is an all-new route for us, with roundtrips offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • Our weekly flight between Anchorage and Boston will welcome guests from New England heading west to Alaskaโ€™s largest city for exploration, culture, food and maybe even a cruise.
  • Weโ€™ll also serve Anchorage-Spokane twice a week. It has been 10 years since we last flew this route, so weโ€™re excited to reconnect Eastern Washington to Alaska with a nonstop flight, along with convenient flight times.
  • Due to strong demand, weโ€™ve added a second weekly nonstop between Anchorage and both Sacramento and San Diego for the summer season.

New Portland routes

With four new routes next spring and summer, weโ€™ll offer our guests convenient connections at PDX to more than 65 nonstop destinations, including Hawaiโ€˜i and Mexico.

  • New flights begin as early as mid-March with all-new daily, year-round service between Portland and Bellingham, Washington.
  • In mid-June, weโ€™ll start flying twice daily between Portland and Pasco, Washington. The flights will be offered year-round.
  • Weโ€™ll resume daily, year-round flights on June 10 between Portland and Everett, Washington, home of Paine Field Airport โ€“ the Seattle regionโ€™s second airport.
  • For a long summer stretch, weโ€™ll fly nonstop between Portland and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, twice a week starting June 10.
  • Also of note: As we resume our daily Portland-Fairbanks service in the summer, itโ€™ll be served by a larger 737 aircraft.

New routes from Anchorage and Portland

City pairStartEndFrequencyAircraft
Anchorage โ€“ Boise, IDJune 10, 2026Aug. 15, 2026Wed/Sat737
Anchorage โ€“ Boston, MAJune 13, 2026Aug. 15, 2026Saturday737
Anchorage โ€“ Spokane, WAJune 10, 2026Aug. 15, 2026Wed/SatE175
Portland โ€“ Bellingham, WAMarch 18, 2026Year-roundDailyE175
Portland โ€“ Everett, WAJune 10, 2026Year-roundDailyE175
Portland โ€“ Jackson Hole, WYJune 10, 2026Sept. 30, 2026Wed/SatE175
Portland โ€“ Pasco, WAJune 10, 2026Year-round2x DailyE175
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Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets for new nonstop flights between Seattle and London Heathrow on its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

Alaska Airlines has made this announcement:

Beginning today, Alaska Airlines is selling tickets to our fifth intercontinental destination from our growing global gateway in Seattle: Hello, London! Weโ€™ll offer daily, year-round service between Seattle and London Heathrow* starting on May 21, 2026, on board our widebody, long-haul 787 Dreamliner aircraft โ€“ reimagined for a global travel experience.

Guests traveling from the U.S. can now purchase airfares to London for as low as $699 roundtrip at alaskaair.com, just in time for planning summertime travel in Europe. We recently announced that our new service from Seattle to Rome is now available for booking, along with new nonstop flights to Reykjavik, Iceland.

Atmosโ„ข Rewards, our award-winning loyalty program, is designed to deliver more choice, more rewards and more global access than ever before to our members. Intercontinental flights earn big points: 1 point and 1 status point for each mile flown. (Points can be redeemed for flights, hotels and more, and status points track progress toward status levels and milestones.) Later in 2026, members can choose how they earn based on distance traveled, price paid or segments flown โ€“ whichever works best for them.

Plus, Atmos Titanium status holders will receive complimentary lie-flat upgrades on our intercontinental routes on the day of departure, beginning in spring 2026, subject to availability. Weโ€™re the only airline loyalty program to offer this upgrade type without requiring a certificate or points.

Our new Atmosโ„ข Rewards Summit Visa Infiniteยฎ card is designed for the global traveler. Cardholders earn 3 points for every $1 spent on all eligible foreign purchases, and thatโ€™s in addition to earning 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines purchases. Plus, earn 1 status point for every $2 spent on eligible purchases, making the card the fastest path to earning status. A key benefit: A 25,000-point Global Companion Award thatโ€™s earned after qualifying purchases on a new account and annually after each card anniversary โ€“ cardholders can redeem it for up to 25,000 points off a companion award ticket.

Flight times for our Seattle-London route will allow guests to spend a whole day in either city before boarding their flights โ€“ a potential benefit for business travelers. London is the largest corporate market from Seattle. Alaska will operate out of London Heathrowโ€™s Terminal 3 (gate leased from American Airlines), which facilitates convenient connections to additional destinations across Europe and beyond on oneworld member airlines and our additional global partners.

Alaskaโ€™s expansion into the London market presents significant opportunities. Facilitated by American Airlines and British Airways and based on an anticipated deepening of their alliance with Alaska, this expansion will offer even greater value and connectivity to consumers.

Our new international flights can take you to the heart of all the action โ€“ infused with the award-winning service, comfort and care that you expect from us as we connect the Pacific Northwest and Europe. Alaska is introducing a new curb-to-cabin experience on our widebody aircraft that will set the bar for international journeys from the U.S.

Business Class amenities

  • Ultimate comfort with 34 enclosed suitesย outfitted with fully lie-flat seats in 1-2-1 seating configuration, privacy doors, direct aisle access from every seat, 18โ€ HD monitors to enjoy inflight entertainment with noise-reducing headsets, a power outlet at each seat and wireless charging.
  • Enjoy Alaska Lounge accessย in Seattle to kick off your journey in style with West Coast-inspired light meals, wines, brews and cocktails in a relaxing space. Guests departing from London Heathrow Terminal 3 will have access to oneworld lounges.
  • Multi-course, elevated dining on boardย with a variety of selections to choose from that can be pre-ordered, along with fine wines and inspired cocktails.
  • Weโ€™re creating a culinary journeyย by bringing the best of the West Coast to the world with our Chefโ€™s (tray) Table program, and partnerships with Salt and Straw, Straightaway Cocktails and Stumptown Coffee, to name a few.
  • Enhanced comfort and careย with Filson bedding and blankets, and amenity kits with products from Salt & Stone โ€“ collaborations with our West Coast partners.

Premium Class and Main Cabin amenities

  • Premium Class seatingย that offers more legroom, priority boarding and personal power outlets.
  • Two chef-inspired mealsย served in Premium Class and the Main Cabin during the flight, along with complimentary beer and wine (complimentary spirits are also offered in Premium Class).
  • An extra layer of comfortย withFilson blankets and comfort kits with Salt & Stone products.
  • Free onboard entertainmentย provided with seatback monitors showcasing new release movies and classic films, as well as dozens of TV shows.

Alaska is set to bring ultra-fast Wi-Fi to our 787-9 aircraft in fall 2026, thanks to T-Mobile and powered by Starlink. The service will be free for Atmos Rewards members.

With London flights now available for booking at alaskaair.com, guests can purchase Alaska-operated flights to five intercontinental destinations in Europe and Asia from our expanding global gateway in Seattle:

  • London Heathrow, United Kingdom:ย Daily, year-round flights beginning May 21, 2026
  • Rome, Italy:ย Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning April 28, 2026
  • Reykjavik, Iceland:ย Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning May 28, 2026
  • Tokyo Narita, Japan:ย Daily, year-round flights that are now flying
  • Seoul Incheon, South Korea:ย five-times-weekly, year-round flights that are now flying

By 2030, we plan to serve at least 12 intercontinental destinations from Seattle, with additional routes to be announced in the years to come. We currently have four Boeing 787-9s in our fleet, with a fifth aircraft recently delivered.

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*Subject to government approval. Sales available for U.S.-originating fares in U.S. dollars only.

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Alaska Air Group reports on its Thanksgiving holiday period

With a record number of passengers taking to the sky this Thanksgiving holiday, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and our regional air carrier, Horizon Air, provided the most dependable air service to guests on nearly 7,100 flights between Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 30. This achievement reflects the dedication of our 35,000 employees in delivering outstanding care to our guests. 

May 28, 2025; Seattle, Wash.; Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines tails at N gates of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Credit: Joe Nicholson-Alaska Airlines
Collectively, our airlines led U.S. carriers in key performance metrics: 
  • A14 (82.3%)ย โ€“ the percentage of flights arriving within 14 minutes of their scheduled time;ย 
  • Completion rate (99.1%)ย โ€“ the proportion of scheduled flights completed without cancellation; andย 
  • DOT on-time arrivals (80.5%)ย โ€“ the percentage of flights arriving within 14 minutes of their scheduled time, and taking into consideration cancellations, diversions, significant delays and cause of delays.ย ย 

We appreciate our guestsโ€™ trust and confidence in our ability to provide reliable transportation during thebusy Thanksgiving holiday time. Our employees consistently deliver a premium, caring experience for our guests, and this Thanksgiving was no exception. I am grateful to those who dedicated their holiday to supporting our guests and maintaining an excellent travel experience.โ€

Jason Berry

Chief operating officerAlaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines customer service agent
Hawaiian Airlines ramp agent

Alaska Airlines is the official airline of the Seattle Torrent

This month, Seattleโ€™s Professional Womenโ€™s Hockey League (PWHL) expansion team gained an official name โ€“ and an official airline. As longtime tenants of Climate Pledge Arena, weโ€™re thrilled to welcome the Seattle Torrent into our home and our hub as they hit the ice for their inaugural season.

The partnership celebrates the two brandsโ€™ hometown spirit and the synergy between the global nature of the game and Seattleโ€™s role as Alaskaโ€™s global gateway. The partnership will also offer rewarding moments for fans through Alaskaโ€™s top-ranked Atmos Rewards loyalty program.

As of this year, Alaska proudly sponsors three professional womenโ€™s sports teams in Seattle. We have partnered with the Seattle Storm for over 10 years and teamed up with the Seattle Reign this past season. As a founding partner of Climate Pledge Arena, we are also so proud to sponsor every team that calls the arena home, through our partnerships with the Torrent, Storm and Kraken. And with the addition of the Torrent, Climate Pledge Arena is the only arena in the United States that is a permanent home to two professional womenโ€™s sports teams.

ASHA

The last five years have made it clear: Seattle is a hockey city, and as the hometown airline, weโ€™re thrilled to team up with the Torrent as they usher in a new era of hockey in Seattle. This partnership will provide us with new opportunities to engage with our local community, while sharing the excitement of the PWHL with our city and our guests.โ€

Eric Edge

Vice President of Brand and MarketingAlaska Airlines

As the number one airline in Seattle with the most daily flights, Alaska offers over 100 nonstop destinations, including flights to Tokyo and Seoul, with upcoming service to London, Reykjavik and Rome.

 Alaska Airlines has been a longtime supporter of womenโ€™s sports, and weโ€™re thrilled they were eager to join the Seattle Torrentโ€™s roster. With Alaska Airlinesโ€™ strong presence in Seattle and Climate Pledge Arena, this partnership was a natural fit and weโ€™re grateful for their warm welcoming of the Torrent to the Pacific Northwest.โ€

Chelsea Purcell

Vice President, PartnershipsPWHL

The Torrent take the ice for their home opener at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. PT, followed by four consecutive home games for fans to get their fill of Torrent action live (December 3, 17, 21, and 23). Season Ticket Memberships, Partial Season Ticket Packages, 3-Game Mini Packs and Single Game Tickets are available now at thepwhl.com/tickets.

Stay tuned for special fan opportunities from Alaska and Atmos Rewards during games throughout the season.

Seattle Torrent goalkeeper defending against a shot
Seattle Torrent players practicing

Due to strong demand, Alaska will make its new Seattle/Tacoma – Rome route a daily Boeing 787 flight

Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets to Rome from our expanding global gateway in Seattle โ€“ another milestone as a growing global airline. Weโ€™ll offer daily, seasonal summer service between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport in Rome beginning on April 28, 2026.

Due to strong guest response, we increased the Seattle-Rome flight frequency from 4 times a week to daily. Weโ€™re the only airline offering the convenience of a daily nonstop. On board, guests will enjoy a reimagined global travel experience on our widebody, long-haul 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Guests can purchase roundtrip airfares to Rome as low as $599 at alaskaair.com. Weโ€™ll soon begin ticket sales for our new daily, year-round service between Seattle and London Heathrow, which also starts flying next spring.

Rome car image

Imagine exploring the sun-splashed ancient landmarks of Rome or strolling along the vibrant Thames in London. Alaskaโ€™s new international flights can take you to the heart of all the action โ€“ infused with the award-winning service, comfort and care that you expect from us as we connect the Pacific Northwest and Europe. Rome and London are two of the most popular and requested nonstop destinations from Seattle.

With our nonstop service from Seattle to Rome and London, weโ€™re opening the door to two of the worldโ€™s most iconic regions with the style and care our guests expect from us. These new routes mark a tremendous step in our global expansion and reflect our commitment to delivering a premium international experience from Seattle. Weโ€™re elated to connect the Pacific Northwest to more of the world.โ€

Andrew Harrison

Chief commercial officerAlaska Airlines

With Atmosโ„ข Rewards, our award-winning loyalty program designed to deliver more choice, more rewards and more global access than ever before to our members, trips to Rome and London will earn big points: 1 point and 1 status point per mile flown. (Points can be redeemed for flights, hotels and more, and status points track progress toward status levels and milestones.) Later in 2026, members can choose how they earn based on distance traveled, price paid or segments flown โ€“ whichever works best for them.

Plus, Atmos Titanium status holders will receive complimentary lie-flat upgrades on our intercontinental routes on the day of departure, beginning in spring 2026, subject to availability. Weโ€™re the only airline loyalty program to offer this upgrade type without requiring a certificate or points.

Rome car image
Gelato in Rome
Woman walking through Rome

New nonstop service to Italy

City pairStartEndDepartureArrival
Seattle โ€“ RomeApril 28, 2026October5:30 p.m.1:15 p.m. +1
Rome โ€“ SeattleApril 29, 2026October3:25 p.m.5:45 p.m.

All times local 

A new Alaska global experience

Alaska is introducing a new curb-to-cabin experience on our widebody aircraft that will set the bar for international journeys from the U.S. What weโ€™re sharing today is the first glimpse of the world-class experience weโ€™re curating.

This is the Alaska experience our guests already love โ€“ taken to an entirely new level. Weโ€™re building the most extraordinary guest experience of any U.S. airline flying internationally. Our guests will feel the difference from the moment they take off to the moment they arrive.โ€

Todd Traynor-Corey

Vice president of guest products and experienceAlaska Airlines

Business Class amenities

  • Ultimate comfort with 34 enclosed suitesย outfitted with fully lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 seating configuration, privacy doors, direct aisle access from every seat, 18โ€ HD monitors to enjoy inflight entertainment with noise-reducing headsets, a power outlet at each seat and wireless charging
  • Enjoy Alaska Lounge accessย to kick off your journey in style with West Coast-inspired light meals, wines, brews and cocktails in a relaxing space
  • Multi-course, elevated dining on boardย with a variety of selections to choose from that can be pre-ordered, along with fine wines and inspired cocktails
  • Weโ€™re creating a culinary journeyย by bringing the best of the West Coast to the world with our Chefโ€™s (tray) Table program, and partnerships with Salt and Straw, Straightaway Cocktails and Stumptown Coffee, to name a few
  • Enhanced comfort and careย with Filson bedding and blankets, and amenity products by Salt & Stone โ€“ collaborations with our West Coast partners
Alaska Global Livery for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Premium Class and Main Cabin amenities

  • Premium Class seatingย that offers more legroom, priority boarding and personal power outlets
  • Two chef-inspired mealsย served in Premium Class and the Main Cabin during the flight, along with complimentary beer and wine (complimentary spirits are also offered in Premium Class)
  • An extra layer of comfortย with Filson blankets and comfort kits with Salt & Stone products
  • Free onboard entertainmentย provided with seatback monitors showcasing new release movies and classic films, as well as dozens of TV show

Alaska is set to bring ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi to our 787-9 aircraft in fall 2026. The service will be free for Atmos Rewards members thanks to T-Mobile.

Our Seattle Global Gateway: Home base for the Dreamliner

In addition to serving Rome and London from Seattle next spring, we currently fly the Dreamliner to Seoul Incheon. The aircraft will begin serving Seattle-Tokyo Narita in 2026, a route that has been flown with the A330 since May. (We start flying to Reykjavik, Iceland, on May 28, 2026, with a 737 MAX 8 aircraft.)

Alaska Global Livery for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Future Plans

By 2030, we plan to serve at least 12 intercontinental destinations from Seattle, with additional routes to be announced in the years to come. We currently have four 787-9s in our fleet; a fifth is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year.

To support Alaskaโ€™s transformation, weโ€™re establishing a 787 hub in Seattle, deploying up to 17 Dreamliners across our global network. Our Seattle home base is the largest airline hub on the West Coast, serving 109 nonstop destinations across our network for convenient travel options and connections.

Hawaiian Airlinesโ€™ widebody A330s, dedicated to long-haul flights to and from Hawaiโ€˜i and based in Honolulu, will undergo substantial upgrades over the next few years, including all-new interiors, updated lie-flat seats and refreshed main cabin seating.