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May 29, 2026
Simple Flying
In March 2021, American Airlines launched a direct flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and London Heathrow (LHR). For an airline primarily focused on hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami, this move raised eyebrows. What prompted American to operate this transatlantic route from Seattle, a city not traditionally central to its operations?