Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair. Serving Rome nonstop from Seattle is a dream come true. 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.
Alaska Airlines CEO. 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.
With the expected single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration FAA this fall, the new route will be served on a Boeing 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. Centrally located in Italy, Rome is positioned as a leading gateway for Central and Southern Europe, as well as the entire Mediterranean region.
Rome Civitavecchia is also the second-largest cruise port in Europe β offering a gateway to the Mediterranean. FCO also provides more than nonstop destinations across 80 countries. From the Colosseum to St. 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.
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.
