Consul General Massimo Carnelos carried out his second visit to Seattle as part of his first tour of the Pacific Northwest, a region of growing importance for Italian economic and cultural cooperation.
During the visit, the Consul General met with Ben Minicucci, Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Airlines, to discuss areas of shared interest ahead of a significant development in transatlantic connectivity. On April 28, 2026, Alaska Airlines will launch a daily seasonal direct flight between Seattle and Rome, the carrier’s first nonstop service to Europe. The new route is expected to enhance travel, business exchanges, and cultural ties between Italy and the American Northwest.
