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• Graham Rapier
Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle–Athens and Seattle–Paris services in May 2027, expanding its intercontinental offering from Washington state to seven destinations. The new routes extend the carrier’s Boeing 787 international network and increase competition with Delta on Seattle–Europe travel.
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Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle–Athens and Seattle–Paris services in May 2027, expanding its intercontinental offering from Washington state to seven destinations. The new routes extend the carrier’s Boeing 787 international network and increase competition with Delta on Seattle–Europe travel.
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