Alaska Airlines has announced new nonstop flights connecting Seattle with Athens and Paris.
The two European capitals represent some of the most requested routes among its reward members, according to the airline.
Alaska touted the new additions as historic as it becomes the first airline to offer nonstop service from Seattle to Athens. The seasonal service will begin May 12, 2027 and operate three times a week. It will be the longest route Alaska has ever flown and the West Coast's only nonstop flight to Athens.
The new service to Paris begins on May 25, 2027 with five flights per week through the fall.
Ticket sales for Athens International Airport (ATH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) launched today, with introductory roundtrip fares for Main Cabin seats starting at $999 for purchases made in the United States through August 26.
"We fly where our guests aspire to go, and Athens and Paris have been high on that list for years," said Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines. "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 new flights carry symbolic flight numbers tied to their destinations. Flight AS196 to Athens honors 1896, the year of the modern Olympic Games in the Greek capital, while flight AS136 to Paris recognizes the city's 136 museums.
The expanded network also offers same-day connections between Paris and Honolulu via Seattle, linking international travel with Hawaii, the carrier's second largest hub.
In-flight perks
Both European routes will be operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft configured with Alaska's updated long-haul cabin product.
Passengers traveling in international business class lie-flat Suites will receive multi-course meals, along with travel amenities from West Coast brands Filson and Salt & Stone across all cabins. Atmos Rewards members will also receive complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi via T-Mobile, with installation continuing across Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft through 2027.
These new service additions broaden Alaska's intercontinental options from Seattle, adding to current direct routes serving Iceland, London, Rome, Seoul, and Tokyo. Airline plans call for adding at least five more international destinations by 2030 alongside further Dreamliner deliveries, as the carrier develops its primary hub into a global gateway on the West Coast.
Beyond the new route announcements, Alaska is expanding its passenger services with plans for a new international lounge at Seattle and updated onboard service features.