Eclipse chasers in Washington state will have a new way to get to Iceland, which will be one of the best places in the world to view the total solar eclipse in August 2026.

Alaska Airlines has launched a new seasonal route from Seattle to Reykjavik, the island nation's capital, with flights set to take off next spring. Bookings are already open for the journey, which the airline says will be "the longest nonstop 737 flight operated by a U.S. carrier" at more than 3,600 miles.

"The addition of Reykjavik expands Alaska's global footprint, connecting our guests with even more of the world through the elevated service they know and love," Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at the airline, said in a news release . "We're excited to launch our n

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