New flights from Seattle and more travel-related updates for 2026
The Seattle Times••business
Key Points:
- In 2026, Seattle and regional airports will see new nonstop flights to destinations such as Hong Kong, Rome, Barcelona, London, Reykjavik, Tulsa, and Eureka, enhancing travel options from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellingham, and Everett.
- Washington State Ferries will maintain full service while beginning construction on three new ferries this summer, supported by a $3 billion state investment in infrastructure over the next decade.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will complete Concourse C construction before the FIFA World Cup in June, adding new dining, retail, and passenger amenities, while infrastructure upgrades on roads and rail lines aim to improve travel efficiency during the event.
- Amtrak Cascades will introduce new Amtrak
