Alaska Airlines apre Seattle-Roma Fiumicino


Alitalia Fan ha detto:
4xw con B789 ma qualcuno può dire ad Alaska Airlines a cosa va incontro?! Stive vuote, yield ridicoli, ciabatte, nessun giacca e cravatta col laptop l'iPad le cuffie il tappetino per il mouse e due iPhone manco lavorasse per la NASA..
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Seattle credo sia un inedito per FCO e soprattutto SEA in chiave OW e connessioni con il Pacifico ha un interessante potenziale di mercato business e leisure. Da una parte ci sono Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, le Hawaii, la Costa nord ovest, il resto del pacifico e le crociere verso l’Alaska. Dall’altra parte Roma e l’Italia che ormai sono diventati dei must per il turismo americano, senza considerare che Roma ha comunque la sua capacità business non da sottovalutare.
 
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ilPrincipeDiCasador ha detto:
Ottima news che era nell’aria da qualche giorno.

Seattle credo sia un inedito per FCO e soprattutto SEA in chiave OW e connessioni con il Pacifico ha un interesse potenziale di mercato business e leisure. Da una parte ci sono Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, le Hawaii, la Costa nord ovest, il resto del pacifico e le crociere verso l’Alaska. Dall’altra parte Roma e l’Italia che ormai sono diventati dei must per il turismo americano, senza considerare che Roma ha comunque la sua capacità business non da sottovalutare.
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Senza contare che il Canada è dietro l'angolo e la catchment area è potenzialmente più ampia! All'appello delle rotte USA da FCO mancherebbero giusto IAH, SLC e PHX (quest'ultima perché oggi me sento frizzante)
 
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Mi viene in mente un piccolo scacco matto a Delta che probabilmente poteva aver in serbo l’apertura in 2/3 anni, tempo di consolidare la tratta con MSP. Bel colpo.
Non mi stupirebbe se si vedesse arrivare IAH per la S26.

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Ottima notizia ma non mi risulta che Alaska abbia dei WB in flotta e al momento non opera sul lungo raggio. Wikipedia non riporta aerei ordinati in prossima consegna, forse non è aggiornato. Comunque ottima rotta e un bel passo per Alaska Airlines che sbarca sul lungo raggio vediamo che tipo di prodotto proporranno.
Interessante anche che con questa rotta si può andare alle Hawaii con un solo scalo quando normalmente dall Italia ce ne vogliono due.
 
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Cesare.Caldi ha detto:
Ottima notizia ma non mi risulta che Alaska abbia dei WB in flotta e al momento non opera sul lungo raggio. Wikipedia non riporta aerei ordinati in prossima consegna, forse non è aggiornato. Comunque ottima rotta e un bel passo per Alaska Airlines che sbarca sul lungo raggio vediamo che tipo di prodotto proporranno.
Interessante anche che con questa rotta si può andare alle Hawaii con un solo scalo quando normalmente dall Italia ce ne vogliono due.
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Saranno operati con i 787-900 di Hawaian.
Sul lungo raggio già operano su Tokyo e a breve su Seoul.
 
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Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome​

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 | PRNewswire
  • Rome remains one of the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members and it's the largest European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle
  • Flights will begin in May 2026 and can be purchased at alaskaair.com starting in fall 2025
SEATTLE, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the "Emerald City" will be connected to the "Eternal City" via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now.
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"Serving Rome nonstop from Seattle is a dream come true," said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci. "As an Italian American whose parents emigrated from Italy, this is a particularly meaningful addition to our network. Rome has been at the top of the list ever since we announced our new global gateway out of Seattle. Our guests have been asking for an easy way to get to Italy for years, and we're thrilled to provide it to people in the Northwest and beyond. Andiamo – let's go!"

City PairDepartureArrivalFrequencyAircraft
Seattle – Rome6 p.m.1:45 p.m. +1M, W, F, Su787-9
Rome – Seattle3:45 p.m.6 p.m.M, T, Th, Sa787-9
All times are local, schedule subject to change.

Rome is the most popular European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle. It is consistently among the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members. This new nonstop option for Seattle guests will also provide improved one-stop connectivity for guests all along the West Coast and Hawaiʻi.
With the expected single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this fall, the new route will be served on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Alaska Airlines, featuring a new global experience.

Guests interested in the new route can join an early-access list to be notified when flights can be purchased this fall. Register your amore at alaskaair.com/rome to be the first to know more.

As we advance "Alaska Accelerate," our three-year strategic plan to deliver $1 billion in incremental profit following the combination with Hawaiian Airlines, we're transforming Seattle into the West Coast's new premier global gateway. Rome will become the third widebody, international route served out of Alaska's global gateway in Seattle after Tokyo Narita, which launched on May 12, and Seoul Incheon, which begins service on Sept. 12. Our hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is already the largest airline hub on the West Coast, serving 104 nonstop destinations across North America, and now the world.

Exploring the 'Eternal City' and beyond
Centrally located in Italy, Rome is positioned as a leading gateway for Central and Southern Europe, as well as the entire Mediterranean region. Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) offers convenient accessibility to the main Italian cities such as Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples, Catania, Palermo and more. Rome Civitavecchia is also the second-largest cruise port in Europe – offering a gateway to the Mediterranean. FCO also provides more than 230 nonstop destinations across 80 countries.

If you want to stay local, the "Eternal City" has millennia of history to immerse yourself in. From the Colosseum to St. Peter's Square and every trattoria serving carbonara in between, there is something for every traveler. Rome has recently completed a citywide renovation in anticipation of 2025's Jubilee Year – a holy year in the Catholic Church. Many tourist attractions and historical sites have been refreshed and are ready to welcome visitors. Jubilee pilgrims will have good company among the millions of visitors expected to visit Rome this year.

A premium airport experience
Many of those millions of tourists will transit through FCO, which offers a premium experience that stands out from other major airports in Europe. The airport is undergoing a significant expansion and modernization effort, fueled by an investment of 9 billion euros. As one of only a dozen SkyTrax 5-Star hub airports worldwide, FCO keeps investing and innovating to ensure a continuous improvement of the services offered to its customers. The airport's industry-leading guest experience begins as you arrive: upon landing in Rome, U.S. and Canadian nationals are eligible for electronic passport controls through the e-gates, allowing an expedited arrival process – putting that Aperol spritz or scoop of gelato in your hand that much sooner.

"We are immensely proud that Alaska Airlines has chosen Rome as its first destination in Europe," said Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer at Aeroporti di Roma. "This decision confirms the strategic relevance of our airport as a global hub for air connectivity. For the first time in history, Italy will be directly connected to Seattle, further strengthening ties with the U.S. West Coast and the broader Pacific region. Today, Fiumicino ranks among the leading European airports in terms of direct flights to North America, consolidating its key role in intercontinental traffic flows."

For guests traveling from Italy, Alaska Air Group's Seattle hub will serve as a powerful and convenient connection point to 104 nonstop destinations across North America – including one of the most direct routes to the Hawaiian Islands.

About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, we deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Alaska is a member of the oneworld Alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what's happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."

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BAlorMXP ha detto:
Mi viene in mente un piccolo scacco matto a Delta che probabilmente poteva aver in serbo l’apertura in 2/3 anni, tempo di consolidare la tratta con MSP. Bel colpo.
Non mi stupirebbe se si vedesse arrivare IAH per la S26.

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Spero infatti che DL non annunci SEA. Per IAH dovremmo aspettare UA, chissà!
 
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Cesare.Caldi ha detto:
Interessante anche che con questa rotta si può andare alle Hawaii con un solo scalo quando normalmente dall Italia ce ne vogliono due.
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Per HNL (non ho controllato gli altri aeroporti) arrivano voli diretti, lato USA, da questi aeroporti serviti dall'Italia con volo diretto: LAX, SFO, IAH, BOS, ATL, ORD, JFK (e credo anche da EWR). E siccome siamo aviopirla, è possibile, sempre con unico scalo, fare il giro anche dall'altra parte (TYO e ICN), volendo.
 
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