Alaska Airlines is launching new nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris, expanding its international network and becoming the first airline to connect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with Athens International Airport
Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of new nonstop service between Seattle and both Athens and Paris, starting in the Spring of 2027. This expansion will make Alaska the first airline to ever connect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with Athens International Airport, and the only carrier offering nonstop service between the West Coast and the Greek capital.
New Routes and Frequencies The new routes will operate with the following frequencies: | Destination | Flight Number | Frequency | Start Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Athens | AS196 | 3 times a week | May 12, 2027 | | Paris | AS136 | 5 times a week | May 25, 2027 |
The Seattle-based carrier will become the first oneworld alliance airline to offer nonstop service between the West Coast and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, one of the region’s most in-demand transatlantic markets. The new routes will be operated using Alaska’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring the airline’s international business class with lie-flat suites, multi-course dining, and premium amenities.
Network Expansion and Growth According to Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines, the airline is working toward operating more than 12 international long-haul routes from Seattle in the coming years, giving travelers more ways to connect globally while using its loyalty program. The new routes add to Alaska’s existing intercontinental network from Seattle, which already includes nonstop service to Iceland, London, Rome, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Partnerships and Promotions To mark the launch, Alaska is offering introductory roundtrip Main Cabin fares starting at $999, available for purchase in the US through August 26, 2026. Atmos Rewards members will also have access to complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi, powered by T-Mobile, as installation continues across the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines fleets through 2027. Additionally, Alaska Airlines is partnering with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on a multi-season marketing campaign celebrating the airline’s global expansion and Seattle hometown pride.
Economic and Tourism Impact George Kallimasias, Managing Director and CEO of Athens International Airport, welcomed Alaska’s decision to connect Seattle directly to Athens, calling it the first-ever nonstop service between the Pacific Northwest and the Greek capital. He said the new route would strengthen Athens’ growing connectivity with the United States and support tourism, business, investment, and trade between Greece and the West Coast. The airline’s expanded network also enables same-day connections between Honolulu and Paris via Seattle, improving international access for travelers connecting through Hawaii, Alaska’s second-largest hub.
