New airline coming to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in 2027

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) — Another airline will begin service at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in 2027.

The airport announced on Thursday, Nov. 12, that Alaska Airlines will launch a daily route on June 10, 2027.

That route will fly nonstop from Charlotte to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

When the first Alaska Airlines flight takes off from Charlotte, it will become the ninth airline currently operating at the airport.

A news release from Alaska Airlines shows the daily flight is set to arrive in Charlotte at 4:51 p.m. EST, and will depart for Seattle at 5:54 p.m. EST.

The flight is roughly six hours.

“We are excited to welcome Alaska Airlines to Charlotte and increase our strong network of airline partners,” a Charlotte airport executive said in a news release. “Expanding air service is essential to meeting the needs of our growing region. This new service will provide expanded connectivity, greater convenience, and more travel choices for our community.”

American Airlines already has a nonstop route from Charlotte to Seattle.

Other airlines including Delta, Southwest and United offer flights from Charlotte to Seattle, but with stops in between.