Alaska Airlines will start nonstop flights from Seattle to Tokyo Monday, joining competitors in boosting Seattle’s international routes.
SEATAC, Wash. — Beginning Monday, Alaska Airlines will join three of its competitors in offering nonstop flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo, Japan — a milestone that further cements Seattle’s growing role as a major international gateway.
Just two years ago, only 25 airlines operated international routes from SEA Airport. By the end of 2025, that number will rise to 36 — a rapid expansion timed ahead of Seattle’s role as a host city in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“That’s a lot,” said Bambi
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