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Alaska Airlines is adding Athens and Paris to its growing long-haul network from Seattle in summer 2027. Seasonal flights to the Greek capital will begin on 12 May, followed by Paris on 25 May, with both routes operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

The Athens service will be the first-ever nonstop connection between Seattle and the Greek capital and, according to the airline, the only nonstop link between Athens and the US West Coast. Paris will become another major European destination in Alaska’s network as the carrier works towards operating more than 12 international long-haul routes from Seattle in the coming years.

Athens becomes Alaska’s longest route

Seattle-Athens will operate three times a week from 12 May through October 2027. The route will become the longest in Alaska Airlines’ network.

“We fly where our guests aspire to go, and Athens and Paris have been high on that list for years,” says Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci. “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 and more opportunities to use Atmos Rewards.”

Athens International Airport also expects the route to strengthen tourism and business links between Greece and the western United States.

“This brand-new destination in our network, the first-ever nonstop service to Athens from the Pacific Northwest, will further strengthen Athens’ dynamically growing connectivity with the United States,” says George Kallimasias, Managing Director and CEO of Athens International Airport.

Paris to receive five weekly flights

Flights between Seattle and Paris Charles de Gaulle will begin on 25 May and operate five times per week through October. Paris is already among the most-searched destinations on Alaska Airlines’ website.

The expanded network will also allow same-day connections between Honolulu and Paris via Seattle, strengthening links between Alaska’s two largest hubs and Europe.

Athens and Paris join an expanding intercontinental network from Seattle that includes Iceland, London, Rome, Seoul and Tokyo. Alaska plans to add at least five more intercontinental destinations by 2030.

Dreamliners support long-haul expansion

Both new European routes will be operated with Boeing 787-9 aircraft. International Business Class features lie-flat suites and multi-course meals, while the airline is introducing products from West Coast brands across its cabins.

Alaska is also rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fleets through 2027. Atmos Rewards members will receive complimentary access.

The airline is preparing further investments in its Seattle hub, including a new international lounge and changes to its long-haul onboard service.

Seattle grows as Alaska’s global gateway

Alaska Airlines currently operates more than 360 departures on peak days and serves 110 nonstop destinations from the Seattle area. Its membership in the oneworld alliance and additional airline partnerships provide onward connections across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Tickets for Athens and Paris are already on sale. Alaska has introduced round-trip Main Cabin fares from $999 for bookings made in the United States through 26 August 2026.

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