ANA (TYO:9202) and Japan Airlines (TYO:9201) are expected to raise fuel surcharges on international routes starting in June amid the conflict in the Middle East, Kyodo News reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The surcharges -- which are added separately to ticket prices based on fluctuating fuel costs -- are likely to affect summer travel and raise concerns about passenger demand, the reprot said.
ANA's fees for Europe and North America are expected to jump by 23,100 yen to 55,000 yen, while JAL's is likely to rise by 21,000 yen to 50,000 yen, the publication said.
Routes to China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Russia will also see substantial increases, reaching the highest levels under the current pricing system, the news daily said.
The hikes come as aviation kerosene prices have more than doubled on the Singapore market since late February, with surcharges calculated every two months based on average kerosene prices, the report said.
While domestic flights remain exempt for now, JAL is considering introducing fuel surcharges from spring 2027, with ANA and Skymark also weighing similar moves to address long-term crude oil price pressures, it added.
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