Overview
- Alaska announced on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, that it will begin nonstop Seattle–Athens service May 12, 2027 (three weekly) and Seattle–Paris service May 25, 2027 (five weekly), both flown on Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners.
- Tickets are on sale now with introductory Main Cabin roundtrips from $999 for U.S. purchases through Aug. 26 and award space already available for Atmos Rewards members.
- Athens will be the first-ever West Coast nonstop to the Greek capital and will be Alaska’s longest route, while Paris puts Alaska in direct competition with Delta and Air France out of Seattle.
- Coverage and some sources disagree on whether the Paris service is year‑round or seasonal through October, a discrepancy that highlights broader questions about how Alaska will deploy Dreamliners outside summer peaks.
- The moves are part of Alaska’s strategy to build Seattle into a major intercontinental hub with a target of 12+ long‑haul routes by 2030, and industry observers expect competitive and yield pressure that could force fleet redeployment or schedule changes.