Alaska Airlines Launches First Nonstop Seattle to Rome Service
Fly nonstop from Seattle to Rome this summer with Alaska Airlines' new seasonal service. Learn about flight dates, schedules, and how to use your miles.
Alaska Airlines starts daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on April 28. This service marks the first direct connection from the Pacific Northwest to the Italian capital.
Seasonal Flight Schedule and Routes
The service is seasonal and runs from April 28 through October 23.
- Dates: April 28 to October 23
- Frequency: Daily
- Route: SEA to FCO
- Type: Nonstop seasonal service
Mileage Plan and oneworld Benefits
This route expands travel options for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members and oneworld alliance travelers. Alaska is a oneworld member. You can use miles to book flights on partner airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, or Iberia. You can also redeem points from other oneworld programs for these new Alaska flights. Because of the alliance, travelers can connect from Rome to the Middle East or other parts of Europe via partners like Qatar Airways or Finnair. Monitor the Alaska Airlines website for award availability. Seasonal nonstop routes often have limited premium cabin seats for mileage redemptions.
Comparing Alaska to Delta at SEA
This route changes the competition at SEA. For years, Seattle travelers who fly to Italy connect through East Coast hubs or travel via European cities on carriers like Delta Air Lines or Lufthansa. The direct route targets travelers who want to avoid connecting flights. This service competes with Delta’s European network, which often requires connections in cities like Paris or Amsterdam. While Delta offers more total destinations from Seattle, Alaska provides a direct option for travelers focused on Rome.
Traveler Options
You can book these flights through the Alaska Airlines website. If you have an existing connection that is now redundant, check your fare rules to see if you can modify your itinerary to the nonstop flight.