Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome next year, directly connecting the two cities for the first time, according to the airline.

Alaska Airlines is planning to start its first flights to Europe from Seattle, which will add Rome as a destination.

In a bid to broaden its network, Alaska Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (ALK), will start a new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome. The service will commence in May 2026.