Alaska Airlines launches daily London service, plans $41K sq ft Seattle lounge

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Alaska Airlines advances global expansion with launch of new European routes and landmark lounge investment

May 21, 2026 8:18 AM EDT

Alaska Airlines begins service to London today, marking a major milestone in the carrier's international expansion, with service to Reykjavík to follow on May 28, just weeks after launching nonstop service to Rome.Opening in late 2027, Alaska's landmark lounge at SeattleTacoma International Airport will be among the largest in the country, delivering a world-class, twolevel experience designed for international growth and anchoring a multimillion-dollar... More