Air travel bookings robust for Japan's Golden Week, JAL and ANA report

April 30, 2026

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Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways reported year-on-year growth in reservations for domestic and international flights during the eight-day Golden Week holiday. The figures signal recovering travel demand.

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have reported robust bookings for air travel during Japan's Golden Week holiday. Reservations for both domestic and international flights showed year-on-year growth over the eight-day period.

Golden Week is Japan's major spring holiday stretch, marking a peak season for travel. The airlines' data points to renewed demand for tourism and domestic trips.

As reported by The Japan Times, the carriers view this as a positive indicator for the travel sector's recovery.

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