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The American airline Alaska Airlines crossed the pond for the first time and inaugurated its flights between Seattle and Roma.
In a strategic move that redefines its presence in the transatlantic market, Alaska Airlines today marked a historic milestone with the launch of its inaugural nonstop flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome.
Alaska crossed the pond and inaugurated the route to Rome
This new seasonal route, which will operate daily until 23 October, not only does it represent the first direct connection between the "Emerald City" and the "Eternal City", but also formalizes the airline's expansion into Europe, consolidating the Seattle as a world-class global hub.
The debut of this route coincides with the debut of the international business class Suites experience of Alaska. Operated by aircraft Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the service offers:
- 34 Private suites: Designed to maximize comfort on long-haul flights.
- Signature gastronomy: A chef-curated multi-course menu, including the exclusive Salt dessert cart & Straw.
- Confort premium: Salt Amenity Kits & Stone and luxury bedding from Filson.
This service standard will also soon be extended to routes to London (from 21 of May) and Such (scheduled for this fall), reinforcing the company's competitiveness against other global carriers.
Logistical impact and global connectivity
The impact of this flight goes beyond conventional tourism. According to the company, service will facilitate unprecedented connectivity for Hawaii travelers, who will now be able to reach Europe with a single stopover in Seattle.
in addition, Alaska Air Cargo becomes the first US passenger airline to offer daily, direct cargo service on this route. This capability strengthens trade links between the Pacific Northwest region and the Italian economy., integrating a Roma in a charging network that already reaches 109 destinations worldwide.
For loyalty program members, the airline has introduced exclusive benefits:
- Priority access: Atmos™ Titanium members and Suite passengers will have dedicated check-in lanes at key hubs, including a personal concierge service in Seattle.
- International upgrades: Alaska positions itself as the only US airline. UU. to offer upgrades to Business Suites on the day of departure for its elite members on routes to Asia, Europe and Oceania.
With the takeoff of the first flight at 5:30 p. m. from seattle, Alaska Airlines begins a new operational era, transforming its identity from a dominant regional airline to a relevant player on the international aviation stage.
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