Seattleites looking to travel abroad will soon have more direct options.

Alaska Airlines just announced it’s adding nonstop flights from Sea-Tac International Airport to London and Reykjavik in spring of 2026, building on its plans to become a global player in international travel. The England and Iceland routes follow a major reveal earlier this summer: the launch of Alaska’s first-ever direct flight to Rome, also set to begin in May.

Rome has been the most requested international destination not already served nonstop from Seattle, according to the airline. With that new route, Seattle travelers will be able to reach the Eternal City without a layover. Flights will operate four times per week, with fares going on sale this fall.

London service will run daily and year-round — a big move, considering it’s the largest intercontinental market from Seattle. More than 400 passengers travel between the two cities each day. The flight to London clocks in around 9.5 hours.

The Reykjavik route will operate daily during the summer season. Alaska Airlines plans to use its 737-8 MAX aircraft for the Iceland route, which is built for long-range flights. It’s a relatively quick one though — just over 7 hours from Sea-Tac.

This move is part of Alaska’s broader international strategy, first announced last year. The airline currently offers service to Tokyo (launched in May) and Seoul (beginning in September), and says it plans to add a dozen direct international routes by 2030.

The new flights also come with a refreshed global travel experience, including upgraded onboard service, new meal offerings, and updated entertainment options.

“With these bold moves, we are accelerating our vision to connect our guests to the world,” says Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci. “We are seizing this moment to redefine the international experience and level up.”

No official launch dates for the London and Reykjavik flights have been announced yet, but both destinations are part of a major shift for the once West Coast–focused airline.

As a longtime Alaska Airlines credit cardholder, I’m thinking it’d be pretty cool to use my annual companion fare on one of these new international flights. A spring trip to Rome doesn’t sound so bad — maybe it’s time to rethink the fine print.