In the latest air travel developments, Alaska Airlines is slated to add its first European route next year as it keeps developing Seattle into its international hub; San Francisco International gets new service to Texas and Hawaii next week,

Alaska Airlines is planning to start its first flights to Europe from Seattle, which will add Rome as a destination. The flights are set to begin in May 2026 and will go on sale in the fall, Alaska said.

Alaska Airlines announces its inaugural nonstop flight to Europe, connecting Seattle to Rome starting May 2026, marking a significant milestone in the airline's international expansion.