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Alaska Airlines will spread its wings by flying to Tokyo and Seoul beginning next year


Published on 2024-12-10 13:01:07 - WTOP News
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  • NEW YORK (AP)
  • Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will start new service to Tokyo and Seoul next year as part of a plan to boost international flights over the next several years. Alaska announced the new routes Tuesday as it raised its fourth-quarter ...

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to expand its international routes by launching daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting December 11, 2024, and from Seattle to Seoul's Incheon International Airport beginning February 16, 2025. This expansion marks the airline's first entry into the Asian market, aiming to cater to the increasing demand for travel between the U.S. West Coast and Asia. The flights will be operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering both business and economy class services. This move is part of Alaska Airlines' strategy to enhance its global network, providing more options for travelers and potentially boosting tourism and business exchanges between these regions.

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