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Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Sea-Tac expands global reach with nonstop flight to Rome
A slew of new nonstop routes around the world, including one to Rome, is turning SEA into a true global gateway. Why it matters: Seattle is quickly shedding its status as a secondary international hub with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport positioning itself as a serious player in the global aviation network. Plus: Seattleites love to travel! Driving the news: Alaska Airlines announced plans this week to launch nonstop service from Seattle to Rome — the first direct flight between the Emerald City and the Eternal City and the airline's first transatlantic route. The route will begin in May 2026 and operate four times a week aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Rome is among the most-requested European destinations by Alaska Mileage Plan members, according to the Seattle-based carrier. It is also the largest in Europe without nonstop service from Seattle. Also, Edelweiss Air began nonstop service to Zurich on Monday, and SAS started nonstop service to Copenhagen last month. Zoom in: Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci, the son of Italian immigrants, called the Rome route "a dream come true." "Our guests have been asking for an easy way to get to Italy for years," he said in a written statement. The big picture: Sea-Tac has added new international service over the past two years, including flights to Taipei, Beijing and Chongqing, Munich, Manila, Liberia, Costa Rica, Toronto, and Tokyo, per the airport. By the numbers: As of this month, Sea-Tac is offering nonstop flights to 36 international destinations, according to spokesperson Perry Cooper of the Port of Seattle. That's up from 26 destinations in 2019. Between the lines: The Rome announcement marks the third new intercontinental destination unveiled by Alaska in the last year. The move is part of a broader expansion strategy following the Seattle-based carrier's acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines' wide-body aircraft, per Alaska. Other European destinations being considered by Alaska include London, Paris, and Berlin.
Axios
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Sea-Tac Airport levels up with retro gaming lounge
Seattle's airport just leveled up: Sky Gamerz, a neon-lit retro arcade lounge, is now open in the N Concourse — and it's free to play. Why it matters: Waiting in airports can be a drag, but the new addition at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport could make layovers and delays something to look forward to: a chance to kill time playing classics like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros. and Ms. Pac-Man. The big picture: Sky Gamerz co-founders H. Lamar Willis and Jonathan Ford chose to make Sea-Tac the site of their first airport gaming lounge, owing to Seattle's cred as a hub in the gaming world, they said in a Port of Seattle news release. A second gaming lounge is slated for Atlanta, per the port. What they're saying:"Tens of millions of people are playing and buying video games every year, and the number keeps growing," said Willis. How it works: Simply trade in your ID for a loaner game cartridge to play in one of the retro gaming stations found in the family-friendly side of the lounge.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Seattle weather: Rain returning Thursday evening
It will be a bit cooler tomorrow with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. We will have a cloudy start, but the rain returns late in the afternoon, and will be very persistent through the evening hours. And as we look ahead to Friday and the weekend, we will start to see a wintry mix. The first sight of snow mixed with rain will most likely be Saturday…the biggest impact will be Sunday afternoon/evening into Monday morning. LOOKING AHEAD TO THURSDAY: Clouds to start the day, with increasing rain starting on the coast and up north. And by the late afternoon, everyone will see showers, and we will start to see some snow in the mountains. RECAP: Today Sea-Tac got to 47 degrees. The average is 49, and the record was 61 back in 2024. Sunshine and dry conditions continued today. Today is the 13th day in a row of no rain. But with rain in the forecast for tomorrow night and on Friday, we will not break the 15-day in a row streak that was set back in 1963. 7-DAY FORECAST: Rain in the evening tomorrow, and then off and on showers for Friday, with some breezy conditions. Saturday we will see a rain/snow mix, with more opportunity for the snow part on Sunday night through Monday morning. Things start to dry out on Monday afternoon, but those temperatures will stay really cold early next week. A fun weather week ahead! Buckle up. Have a great day - Stephen Kilbreath Where migrant ICE raids, arrests are already happening: List Oldest running movie theater in WA closing, hoping to relocate Toto, Christopher Cross, Men at Work to rock WA State Fair What are the chances of a February snow storm in Seattle? Here's what we know Is it illegal to warm your car up unattended in WA? Here's what you need to know To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily Fox Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX Seattle FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
