Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of its new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to its international destination lineup. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this autumn.
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This will be the first time in history that Seattle will be connected to Italy via a non-stop flight. With the expected single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this Fall, the new route will be served on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Alaska Airlines, featuring a new global experience.
“Serving Rome non-stop from Seattle is a dream come true. As an Italian American whose parents emigrated from Italy, this is a particularly meaningful addition to our network. Rome has been at the top of the list ever since we announced our new global gateway out of Seattle. Our guests have been asking for an easy way to get to Italy for years, and we’re thrilled to provide it to people in the Northwest and beyond!”, said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines CEO.
Rome is the most popular European destination not currently served non-stop from Seattle. It is consistently among the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members. This new non-stop option for Seattle guests will also provide improved one-stop connectivity for guests all along the West Coast and Hawaii.
