Japanese airlines boosted by surge in Golden Week bookings

Travel & Leisure

Main carriers JAL and ANA fear Iran war fuel surcharges may dampen future holiday demand

Japanese tourists will be checking in in increasing numbers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport this year for Golden Week travel. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

TOKYO — Japan’s airline bookings for its Golden Week holiday have increased this year, despite concerns about potential flight schedule changes and rising ticket prices caused by the Iran war.