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Alaska Airlines now operates seven long-haul nonstop routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), with Athens (ATH) and Paris (CDG) joining in May 2027. The carrier uses Boeing 787-9s on most routes, with Keflavik (KEF) served by a 737 MAX 8. SEA-ATH becomes the only nonstop between the U.S. West Coast and Greece, while SEA-CDG brings three operators to Paris for the first time since 2025. Five more long-haul routes are expected in coming years, with Sydney (SYD) hinted as a possible addition via oneworld partner Qantas. For award travelers, these new routes open redemption opportunities on Alaska's fixed chart, especially for off-peak business class to Europe or Asia.

Delta returns to Narita on March 27, 2027, with daily Seattle service on an A330-900neo. The cabin breakdown: 29 Delta One suites, 28 Premium Select, 56 Comfort+, and 168 economy seats. This opens a second SkyMiles redemption path to Tokyo from Seattle, complementing SEA-HND. No Sky Club at Narita, but Korean Air Lounge is available for SkyTeam flyers. Award pricing will be dynamic, so lock in early for best availability.