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Alaska Airlines will begin seasonal nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris in May 2027, adding two European destinations to its expanding Boeing 787 network. The routes advance the carrier’s plan to operate 12 intercontinental services from Seattle by 2030, including the first Seattle–Athens connection.
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