Alaska Airlines to launch first-ever nonstop Seattle flights to Athens, Paris

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Alaska Airlines announced Thursday it will launch new nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris starting in May 2027, expanding its international footprint and offering same-day connections for travelers from Hawaii.

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The seasonal routes will be flown using Alaska’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, marking a major milestone for Seattle’s largest carrier as it pushes to establish Sea-Tac International Airport as a premier global gateway.

When the service begins, Alaska will make history as the first airline to ever connect the Pacific Northwest directly to Greece.

“We fly where our guests aspire to go, and Athens and Paris have been high on that list for years,” Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said in a statement. “As we build to more than 12 international long-haul routes from Seattle in the coming years, we’re giving travelers more ways to connect to the world.”

The expansion brings a notable benefit for travelers in Hawaii, which serves as Alaska’s second-largest hub following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.

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The new schedules are timed to allow seamless, same-day roundtrip connections between Honolulu and Paris via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Onboard Offerings

The long-haul flights will showcase Alaska’s new international product on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The service will feature lie-flat business class suites, curated multi-course dining, and premium amenities from West Coast brands Filson and Salt & Stone.

Passengers who are members of the airline’s Atmos Rewards program will also receive complimentary ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi.

Tickets for both routes are now on sale at alaskaair.com, with introductory roundtrip main cabin fares starting at $999 for purchases made through Aug. 26.

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