Alaska Airlines, following its merger with Virgin America, announced its plans to expand into new international markets by introducing nonstop flights to Japan and Korea. This move aims to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for travel between the United States and these Asian countries, ultimately driving $1 billion in new profits for the combined companies.
The airline will begin with regular nonstop flights from Anchorage, Alaska, to cities in Japan and Korea, clearing the path for even more cities to be added to their route network. The new international flights will be operated by Alaska’s existing fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, with plans in place to potentially acquire larger and longer-range aircraft in the future.
With the international expansion, Alaska Airlines aims to tackle the growing demand for reliable transportation services between North America and Asia, compounding the merger’s synergies and giving the airline access to a broader range of markets and opportunities.


