Alaska Airlines to launch Seattle–Reykjavík nonstop May 28, 2026; longest US 737 route at 3,622 miles

Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service between Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) and Reykjavík on May 28, 2026, flying 3,622 miles in roughly 7 hours 25 minutes. The carrier will operate the route with 737 MAX aircraft and expand its codeshare with Icelandair for European connections.

Discovered 2025-09-04T05:05:15.871451-07:00 | 2025-09-04T05:05:15.871451-07:00

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  • Alaska is extending its international network and long‑haul strategy with a confirmed Reykjavik launch on May 28, 2026, using 737 MAX equipment — a 3,622‑mile, ~7h25m sector that sets a new US 737 distance benchmark. See Alaska's broader push into London and Reykjavik here: https://hype.aero/?story=c52a8984-e986-4ef0-b3c7-6864a1e9eae9
  • The route highlights growing use of high‑range narrowbodies on transatlantic and niche long sectors from Seattle and will influence competitive responses at SEA, as evidenced by recent network moves from other carriers in the market: https://hype.aero/?story=180c0273-e40c-45f9-b319-c029e81c73d6

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