In the latest air travel developments, Alaska Airlines is slated to add its first European route next year as it keeps developing Seattle into its international hub; San Francisco International gets new service to Texas and Hawaii next week,

Alaska Airlines is planning to start its first flights to Europe from Seattle, which will add Rome as a destination.

From the Emerald City to the Eternal City, Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will be launching a new direct flight from Seattle to Rome, Italy next year.