Alaska Airlines Eyes First European Flights in 2026, CEO Says
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Alaska will be competing toe-to-toe with Delta as it looks to expand internationally with routes to Europe and Asia.
Alaska Airlines is looking to start its first flights to Europe in 2026 as part of its ambitious plans to expand internationally after merging with Hawaiian Airlines.
“Europe is definitely on the radar for 2026,” said Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci at the Wings Club in New York on Thursday.
Alaska is currently set to launch its first two international routes later this year: Seattle to Tokyo will debut in May and Seattle to Seoul will start in September.
Minicucci said at the event that Alaska has so far seen steady demand for its Seoul and Tokyo routes.
“The community couldn't be more excited to st
