
Alaska Airlines Launches 7 Nonstop Long-Haul Routes From Busiest Hub [Map & List]
They encompass European and Asian destinations. But where could be next?

They encompass European and Asian destinations. But where could be next?

Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop services from Seattle to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its intercontinental network from its largest hub to seven destinations. The Seattle–Athens route will begin on 12 May and operate three times weekly until October with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. It will become Alaska Airlines’ longest route and the […]

Alaska Airlines announced it will launch new nonstop service between Seattle and both Athens and Paris starting in…

Alaska Airlines is adding Paris and Athens as its Seattle rivalry with Delta expands across five European routes.

Alaska Airlines will launch non-stop seasonal service between Seattle and Athens on May 12th 2027, operating 3 times weekly through October 2027. Non-stop seasonal service between Seattle and Paris will...

Alaska Airlines announced: Alaska Airlines has announced a multi-year partnership with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, launching a Seattle-rooted campaign that uses football-season energy to spotlight the airline’s global growth and newest nonstop routes from Seattle to Paris and Athens. The campaign showcases Seattle hometown pride, Alaska employees and a remarkable guest experience as the airline […]

Alaska Airlines has just unveiled plans to launch two new routes to Europe in the summer of 2027, as the airline will fly to both Athens, Greece, and Paris, France. This builds on the carrier’s recent expansion, as it tries to turn its main hub airport into a global gateway.

Californian startup Ampaire, which is developing hybrid-electric aircraft, has raised $19 million in Series B funding. This fresh…

Union grievance alleges that Main Cabin service and new premium offerings were never properly tested for economy operations.

A replacement aircraft was used to carry the passengers on to Seattle.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines alone had to cancel close to 150 flights from Friday to Sunday.
AviationNews – Hurricane Lala’s arrival in Hawaii has forced Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to cancel dozens of local and trans-Pacific flights. The powerful Category...

Alaska chose a 25-year-old Boeing design to replace Hawaiian's 25-year-old fleet. The reason is more practical than it sounds.

Alaska Airlines has announced that it has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace the interisland 717-200s that currently operate under the Hawaiian Airlines banner. These rear-engined twinjets have been a perfect fit for the short and sharp rotations that characterize interisland flying, but it is no secret that they aren't getting any younger. As such, a replacement aircraft has been eyed for some time.

Out-of-control travelers bring the flight to a screeching halt.

Alaska Airlines dominates Seattle market overall but the Atlanta-based carrier leads in international market.
A Florida evangelist has been barred from flying with Alaska Airlines after delivering an unsolicited religious message to passengers aboard a delayed flight before take-off from Orlando. Whitney Lynn, an Orlando-based Christian preacher, stood up during the delay on a San Diego-bound flight (AS708 operated by Boeing 737 MAX 9 registered N709AL) and addressed fellow […]

In May 2025, Alaska Airlines added a new airline partner, in the form of Philippine Airlines. While the two airlines have now had a partnership for well over a year, we’ve finally seen the ability to redeem points added, which is long overdue, and pretty exciting.
Alaska Airlines will expand its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft after signing long-term…

Several weeks ago, I wrote about how Alaska Airlines wrongly denied a family boarding, and then kicked them off the next flight, with that second removal being due to a ”clash of personalities” with the crew. There are a lot of details there, so please read those two posts before continuing to read. I won’t recap what happened, as this post will be long enough already.