Alaska Airlines has announced new nonstop flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Athens International Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport beginning in 2027. The seasonal Athens service will start on May 12, operating three times weekly, marking the first nonstop flight between the US West Coast and Athens. The Paris route will commence on May 25 with five weekly flights through the fall.
Both routes will be operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft fitted with Alaska Airlines’ updated long-haul cabin configuration. Flight AS196 to Athens commemorates the 1896 modern Olympic Games held in the Greek capital, while flight AS136
to Paris recognizes the city’s 136 museums. Business class passengers will enjoy lie-flat Suites, multi-course meals, and amenities from the West Coast brands Filson and Salt & Stone. Atmos Rewards members will have access to complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi powered by T-Mobile, with installation continuing across Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines fleets through 2027.
Ticket sales for both new routes launched immediately with introductory roundtrip fares starting at $999 in Main Cabin for US purchases until August 26. Passengers will also have same-day connection options between Paris and Honolulu via Seattle, linking international and Hawaiian travel.
This expansion increases Alaska Airlines’
international long-haul network from Seattle to more than 12 destinations, including Iceland, London, Rome, Seoul, and Tokyo. The airline plans to add at least five more international routes by 2030, supported by additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries. Simultaneously, Alaska is developing Seattle as its primary global hub, with plans for a new international lounge and enhanced onboard service features.
Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines, stated, “We fly where our guests aspire to go, and Athens and Paris have been high on that list for years. As we build to more than 12 international long-haul routes from Seattle in the
coming years, we’re giving travelers more ways to connect to the world.”
