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Alaska will fly Sea-Tac to Europe next year
- Alaska Airlines plans to begin nonstop flights from Seattle to a European destination in 2026, as confirmed by CEO Ben Minicucci.
- This expansion follows Alaska's $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines, completed in September 2024, which provides access to trans-Pacific hubs and widebody aircraft.
- Alaska Airlines aims to expand its international network from Seattle by introducing 12 new nonstop long-haul widebody flights by 2030, including recently launched services to Tokyo and Seoul.
- Local officials expect the airline’s growth and upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup to boost the region’s economy, projecting about $900 million in King County revenue next summer.
- Alaska’s European route launch signals a broader international strategy centered at Seattle, enhancing its role as a major gateway and increasing travel options.
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Alaska Airlines has a new partner and European route
Alaska Airlines is accelerating its global plans with a newly announced partnership with Philippine Airlines, and a soon-to-be-revealed nonstop route to Europe out of Seattle. The new alliance adds the flag carrier of the Philippines as Alaska’s 32nd global partner. Under the agreement, loyalty members from both airlines will soon be able to earn and redeem miles across each other’s networks. “Philippine Airlines is a terrific addition to our ro…
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The Seattle TimesCEO Ben Minicucci: Alaska will fly Sea-Tac to Europe in 2026
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines’ next, new nonstop route from Seattle will be to Europe in 2026, CEO Ben Minicucci confirmed this week in an interview where he laid out his vision for the next few years at Alaska. Read more...
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