Japan Airlines (JAL) is in talks to expand its trans-Pacific joint venture with American Airlines to include Alaska Air Group, enhancing connectivity between Japan, Canada, and the U.S. This move would deepen existing ties, leveraging Alaska Airlines’ extensive domestic network and its recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. If approved by regulators, the expanded partnership would streamline travel, improve route options, and strengthen JAL’s presence in North America while providing Alaska Air Group with greater access to Asian markets.