Alaska Airlines Launches Inaugural Flight Between Seattle and Rome Fiumicino

Alaska Airlines has today launched their inaugural nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome Fiumicino.  The new seasonal service will now operate daily through October 23, 2026, with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Alaska Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Alaska Airlines

On Tuesday (April 28, 2026), Alaska Airlines announced the launch of their first‑ever nonstop flight between Seattle (SEA) and Rome (FCO), celebrating their expansion into Europe and marking major milestone in their growth as a global carrier. The seasonal, daily service begins today, and will operate through Oct 23, 2026 with a widebody Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.  Alaska’s international Business Class Suites have debuted just in time for new service to Rome, underscoring the carrier’s commitment to elevating the onboard experience.

In Tuesday’s announcement, Alaska Air Group’s CEO, Ben Minicucci, said,

“Launching our first flight to Europe is a significant step in executing our long–term growth strategy.  Service to Rome expands how we connect our guests to the world, strengthens Seattle’s role as a global gateway and is made possible by our people who deliver safety, care and performance with every flight.  Andiamo!” 

Also commenting on Alaska’s new Rome service, the Port of Seattle Commission’s President, Ryan Calkins, said,

“Alaska Airlines’ new direct flight to Rome opens one of the largest unserved markets for SEA for both leisure and business travelers.  Creating this new link between Italy and the Pacific Northwest will allow travelers on both sides of the connection to explore our shared passions for cuisine, culture, and natural beauty.”  

Aeroporti di Roma’s Chief Aviation Officer, Ivan Bassato, added,

“We are pleased to welcome Alaska Airlines to Rome Fiumicino, marking an important milestone as the airline launches its first European destination.  This new nonstop service to Seattle, the first-ever scheduled connection between the two cities, strengthens our position as a leading gateway between Europe and North America, particularly to the U.S. Pacific region.  The route reflects our continued focus on growing high-value intercontinental connectivity that supports economic development, benefits local communities and enhances the competitiveness of Italy’s national economy.” 

Alaska’s new service is the only daily direct flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome (FCO).  The flight departs Seattle at 17:30 and arrives in Rome at 13:15, giving guests a full afternoon to begin exploring one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.  The return flight departs from Rome at 15:25 and arrives back in Seattle at 17:45 (all times local).  Additionally, the new service will enable some of the best connectivity between Hawai‘i and Europe with just one stop through Seattle, benefiting Hawai‘i-based travelers and opening a new European visitor gateway to the Hawaiian Islands.  The new Rome service also expands Alaska’s cargo network to 109 destinations worldwide.   

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, the carrier delivers exceptional care as they fly their guests to over 140 destinations across North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific.  Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol ‘ALK.’

Source: Alaska Airlines