Alaska Airlines is to launch routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow and Keflavik Airport in spring 2026.
The Seattle-London service will operate year-round while the Seattle-Reykjavik service will be seasonal. The airline plans to introduce 12 intercontinental destinations by 2030, including Seattle-Rome in May 2026.
Aer Lingus currently operates Dublin to Seattle 5w, with Dublin serving as a hug for European originating and destined passengers.
Alaska Airlines aims to make Seattle the West Coast’s premier global gateway as part of a strategic three-year plan.
A new livery inspired by the Northern Lights will be rolled out across Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners by spring 2026. This expansion follows Alaska Air Group’s acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, facilitating the use of B787-9s and B737-8s for these new routes.
Ben Minicucci shared, “With these bold moves, we are accelerating our vision to connect our guests to the world. We are seizing this moment to redefine the international experience and level up. I’m so proud of how our people continue to step up and deliver as we push ahead on these initiatives, with even more to come.”
