Alaska Airlines is continuing its European expansion with the launch of its first-ever transatlantic Boeing 737 MAX flight, opening new nonstop service between Seattle and Reykjavík beginning May 28, 2026.
The new route marks the airline's third European destination following launches to Rome and London, but it is the first time Alaska will send a Boeing 737 MAX across the Atlantic.
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In a press release announcing the route, Alaska Airlines leaned heavily into Iceland's bucket-list appeal, describing the destination as a place of "breathtaking landscapes" filled with volcanoes, waterfalls, geothermal lagoons, and, of course, the Northern Lights. The airline said the new service allows travelers to reach the "Land of Fire and Ice" with daily summer flights from Seattle, which Alaska now refers to as its "global gateway."
The new route also signals Alaska's growing international ambitions following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and expansion into long-haul flying. While Alaska has historically focused on domestic and West Coast operations, the carrier has increasingly added overseas destinations to compete with larger global airlines.
"The addition of Reykjavík expands Alaska's global footprint, connecting our guests with even more of the world through the elevated service they know and love," Kirsten Amrine, Vice President of Revenue Management and Network Planning, said in the press release. "We're excited to [bring] travelers closer to the natural magic of Iceland and [provide] a seamless gateway to Europe."
According to the airline, passengers flying to Iceland can expect upgraded onboard amenities across Alaska's Boeing 737 fleet. In the release, the company said travelers will receive "Alaska's signature hospitality" alongside complimentary Wi-Fi on flights to Reykjavík. The airline is also debuting "a refreshed First Class dining experience" and its "first-ever complimentary Premium Class Snack Basket" on longer routes.
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The Seattle-to-Reykjavík flight will operate on the Boeing 737 MAX 8, a narrow-body aircraft increasingly being used by airlines for longer transatlantic routes because of its fuel efficiency and extended range capabilities. Alaska's use of the aircraft is particularly notable given the intense scrutiny surrounding the MAX family in recent years.
In January 2024, Alaska Airlines temporarily grounded its fleet of 737 MAX 9 aircraft after a door plug blew out mid-flight on one of its planes departing Portland, Oregon. Federal investigators later said the incident was preventable and linked to manufacturing failures at Boeing.
Even so, airlines around the world continue expanding MAX operations, especially on thinner long-haul routes that do not require larger widebody aircraft.
For Alaska Airlines, Reykjavík represents both a tourism draw and a strategic next step in building a broader international network from Seattle.
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