Alaska Airlines adds Rome, Italy, to its international destination lineup with nonstop Seattle-Rome flights, connecting the 'Emerald City' to the 'Eternal City' for the first time.
Flights to Rome will be available for booking on alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com starting this fall.
The new nonstop route will operate on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with four flights per week, improving connectivity for guests on the West Coast and Hawaii.
Seattle's Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is being transformed into a global gateway, with Rome becoming the third widebody international route offered after Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon.
Rome's centralized location in Italy provides easy access to major Italian cities and the Mediterranean region, making it a strategic gateway.
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci expresses excitement for the Seattle-Rome route, which satisfies long-standing requests from Mileage Plan members for direct flights to Italy.
Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport in Rome offers a premium experience for travelers, with ongoing expansion and modernization efforts to enhance guest services.
Rome, known for its rich history and iconic landmarks, has undergone citywide renovations in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, welcoming millions of tourists.
Alaska Airlines' expansion to Rome strengthens ties between Italy and the U.S. West Coast, providing convenient connections to over 100 North American destinations from Seattle.
Alaska Air Group, along with its subsidiaries, aims to provide remarkable care to guests with hubs in multiple U.S. cities and a broad flight network across North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific.