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Alaska Airlines has announced plans to launch a new direct flight route from Seattle, Washington, to Rome, Italy. The flights are set to commence in May 2026, with bookings opening in the fall of 2025. This development marks the first time a direct route will connect Seattle and Rome.
The airline aims to operate these transatlantic flights using Boeing 787-9 aircraft under a single air operator's certificate (AOC), which will technically position Alaska Airlines as the operator rather than its recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines. Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines, expressed personal satisfaction with this addition to their network, noting his Italian American heritage and stating that "serving the route is a dream come true."
Alaska Airlines highlighted that Rome is the most popular European city not currently served by non-stop flights from Seattle. The airline noted that this connection would offer convenient one-stop flights between the West Coast and Hawaii to Rome. Additionally, it was mentioned that this new service aligns with Alaska Airlines' 'Alaska Accelerate' plan presented in December 2024.
