Transportation
Alaska Airlines upgrades cabins as stock market gains increase customer buying power
Alaska Airlines is among the U.S. carriers looking to capitalize on the rise in travel from the U.S. to Japan. © Reuters
MIZUKI UCHIYAMA and YASUAKI TAKAO
October 1, 2026 01:41 JST
SEATTLE, Washington — U.S. airlines are expanding flights to Japan, with some adding more direct trips and cabin upgrades to capture growing demand for travel to the country stemming from the weak yen.