Alaska Airlines Reveals Rome as Its Debut Destination in Europe

Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK)’s subsidiary, Alaska Airlines, is set to launch its first European flights next year, starting with nonstop service from Seattle to Rome. This new route is made possible by the airline’s acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and its fleet of long-haul aircraft.

The Rome flights are scheduled to begin in May, with tickets going on sale this fall. Alaska Airlines will operate the route four times a week using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, now part of its expanded fleet.

A commercial passenger jet in the sky, performing its daily flight duties.

Looking ahead, Alaska plans to introduce more long-haul international routes from Seattle through the end of the decade. Executives noted strong interest from Mileage Plan members for service to Rome, aligning with the airline’s broader goal of global expansion.

Alaska’s chief commercial officer, Andrew Harrison, made the following comment:

“We are serious about building a global gateway out of Seattle, and we will serve the major demand markets.”

The carrier recently began flights to Tokyo’s Narita Airport in May and aims to start service to Seoul in September. Early performance on the Tokyo route shows around 80% capacity, and the airline expects routes to both Asian cities to support growth in cargo revenue.

ALK has surged by over 21% in the past 12 months.

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