Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop flights between Seattle and Seoul Incheon beginning Sept. 12 on Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines (ALK) has announced new nonstop service between Seattle and Seoul Incheon starting September 12, 2025, operated by Hawaiian Airlines using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The route launch coincides with Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) celebrations in early October.
The expansion is part of Alaska's strategy to transform Seattle into the West Coast's premier global gateway. The airline plans to serve at least 12 nonstop international destinations with widebody aircraft from Seattle by 2030, including the recently announced Tokyo Narita route beginning May 12.
Alaska's Seattle hub, the largest airline hub on the West Coast, currently serves 104 nonstop destinations across North America. The airline plans to eventually operate the Seattle-Seoul route with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) ha annunciato un nuovo servizio diretto tra Seattle e Seoul Incheon a partire dal 12 settembre 2025, operato da Hawaiian Airlines utilizzando aerei Airbus A330-200. Il lancio della rotta coincide con le celebrazioni del Chuseok (Ringraziamento coreano) all'inizio di ottobre.
L'espansione fa parte della strategia di Alaska per trasformare Seattle nella principale porta d'accesso globale della Costa Ovest. La compagnia aerea prevede di servire almeno 12 destinazioni internazionali dirette con aerei widebody da Seattle entro il 2030, inclusa la rotta recentemente annunciata per Tokyo Narita, che inizierà il 12 maggio.
Il hub di Seattle di Alaska, il più grande hub aereo della Costa Ovest, attualmente serve 104 destinazioni non-stop in Nord America. La compagnia aerea prevede di operare eventualmente la rotta Seattle-Seoul con i suoi aerei Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) ha anunciado un nuevo servicio sin escalas entre Seattle y Seoul Incheon que comenzará el 12 de septiembre de 2025, operado por Hawaiian Airlines utilizando aviones Airbus A330-200. El lanzamiento de la ruta coincide con las celebraciones de Chuseok (Acción de Gracias coreana) a principios de octubre.
La expansión es parte de la estrategia de Alaska para transformar Seattle en la principal puerta de entrada global de la Costa Oeste. La aerolínea planea servir al menos 12 destinos internacionales sin escalas con aviones de fuselaje ancho desde Seattle para 2030, incluida la ruta recientemente anunciada a Tokio Narita que comenzará el 12 de mayo.
El hub de Seattle de Alaska, el mayor hub aéreo de la Costa Oeste, actualmente sirve 104 destinos sin escalas en América del Norte. La aerolínea planea operar eventualmente la ruta Seattle-Seoul con sus aviones Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
알래스카 항공 (ALK)은 2025년 9월 12일부터 시애틀과 서울 인천 간의 새로운 직항 서비스를 발표했습니다. 이 서비스는 하와이안 항공이 에어버스 A330-200 항공기를 사용하여 운영합니다. 노선 개시는 10월 초에 열리는 추석(한국 추수감사절) 축제와 일치합니다.
이번 확장은 알래스카의 전략의 일환으로, 시애틀을 서부 해안의 주요 글로벌 관문으로 변모시키려는 계획입니다. 항공사는 2030년까지 시애틀에서 최소 12개의 국제 직항 목적지를 대형 항공기로 운항할 계획이며, 5월 12일부터 시작되는 도쿄 나리타 노선이 포함됩니다.
알래스카의 시애틀 허브는 서부 해안에서 가장 큰 항공 허브로, 현재 북미 전역에 104개의 직항 목적지를 제공합니다. 항공사는 결국 보잉 787 드림라이너 항공기로 시애틀-서울 노선을 운영할 계획입니다.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) a annoncé un nouveau service sans escale entre Seattle et Séoul Incheon à partir du 12 septembre 2025, opéré par Hawaiian Airlines utilisant des avions Airbus A330-200. Le lancement de la route coïncide avec les célébrations de Chuseok (Action de grâce coréenne) début octobre.
L'expansion fait partie de la stratégie d'Alaska pour transformer Seattle en la principale porte d'entrée mondiale de la côte ouest. La compagnie aérienne prévoit de desservir au moins 12 destinations internationales sans escale avec des avions à fuselage large depuis Seattle d'ici 2030, y compris la route récemment annoncée vers Tokyo Narita qui commencera le 12 mai.
Le hub de Seattle d'Alaska, le plus grand hub aérien de la côte ouest, dessert actuellement 104 destinations sans escale en Amérique du Nord. La compagnie aérienne prévoit d'exploiter finalement la route Seattle-Séoul avec ses avions Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Alaska Airlines (ALK) hat einen neuen Nonstop-Service zwischen Seattle und Seoul Incheon angekündigt, der am 12. September 2025 starten wird. Der Service wird von Hawaiian Airlines mit Airbus A330-200 Flugzeugen betrieben. Der Start der Route fällt mit den Chuseok (Koreanisches Erntedankfest) Feierlichkeiten Anfang Oktober zusammen.
Die Expansion ist Teil von Alaskas Strategie, Seattle zum führenden globalen Tor an der Westküste zu machen. Die Fluggesellschaft plant, bis 2030 mindestens 12 Nonstop-Internationale Ziele mit Großraumflugzeugen von Seattle aus anzufliegen, einschließlich der kürzlich angekündigten Route nach Tokio Narita, die am 12. Mai beginnt.
Der Seattle-Hub von Alaska, der größte Fluggesellschaft-Hub an der Westküste, bedient derzeit 104 Nonstop-Ziele in Nordamerika. Die Fluggesellschaft plant, die Seattle-Seoul-Route schließlich mit ihren Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flugzeugen zu betreiben.
- Expansion into international markets with new Seoul route strengthens global presence
- Strategic growth plan targeting 12 international destinations by 2030 shows clear expansion roadmap
- Seattle hub's position as largest on West Coast with 104 destinations demonstrates strong market presence
- Integration with Hawaiian Airlines expands fleet capacity with widebody aircraft
- Initial operations dependent on Hawaiian Airlines aircraft rather than own fleet
- Significant investment and operational costs associated with international expansion
Insights
Alaska Airlines' announcement of nonstop Seattle-Seoul service represents a significant strategic milestone in the carrier's international expansion following its Hawaiian Airlines combination. The September 12th launch cleverly positions the service to capture demand for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) travel in October, potentially boosting initial route performance.
This move demonstrates tangible execution on Alaska's previously announced strategy to transform Seattle into a global gateway hub, with plans for at least 12 international destinations by 2030. Following their upcoming Tokyo service (launching May 12), Alaska is establishing a meaningful Asia-Pacific footprint - a notable pivot for a historically North American-focused carrier.
Operationally, leveraging Hawaiian's widebody A330-200 aircraft solves a critical capability gap that previously Alaska's long-haul aspirations. The planned transition to Boeing 787 Dreamliners indicates further fleet optimization to potentially improve route economics.
The Seattle hub, already Alaska's largest with 104 North American destinations, provides substantial passenger feed for these international routes. This hub-and-spoke leverage represents a textbook network expansion strategy that could enhance overall system efficiency.
For investors, this development signals two key positives: 1) continued integration progress between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, and 2) tangible realization of the merger synergies that justified the combination. While financial details remain , the strategic execution demonstrates management's ability to deliver on growth commitments while maintaining operational focus.
The new route will link the Pacific Northwest and
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"With our robust network, we can connect our guests through our global gateway in
The new service between
We look forward to adding our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the Seattle-Seoul Incheon route soon.
City Pair | Departure | Arrival | Frequency | Aircraft |
3:25 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. +1 | W, Th, F, Sa, Su | A330 | |
Seoul Incheon – | 8:50 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | M, Th, F, Sa, Su | A330 |
All times local; September schedule shown
About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in
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