Overview
- Daily, summer-seasonal nonstop service between Seattle and Rome begins April 28, 2026, with introductory round-trip fares starting at $599.
- The route will use Boeing 787-9s featuring 34 enclosed Adient Ascent business suites with doors, a large Premium Class extra-legroom cabin, and a Main Cabin with seatback entertainment.
- Alaska has designated Seattle as the home base for its 787-9 long-haul operation and targets at least 12 intercontinental destinations from the hub by 2030.
- Starlink Wi‑Fi is slated for the 787-9 fleet in fall 2026 with free access for Atmos Rewards members via T‑Mobile, and Atmos Titanium elites get complimentary day‑of‑departure lie‑flat upgrades on intercontinental routes starting in spring 2026, subject to availability.
- Industry reports indicate Delta plans to launch its own Seattle–Rome flights next summer, while Alaska says year‑round Seattle–London Heathrow sales will open soon and Reykjavik service starts May 28, 2026 on a 737 MAX 8.