Regarding Revision of Fuel Surcharge for JAL/JTA International Flights (Tickets Issued May–June 2026)
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Transocean Air (JTA) have revised the application period and the amount of the "Fuel Surcharge," effective for tickets issued from May 2026, due to fuel market prices reaching levels that far exceed initial expectations.
With this revision, tickets issued from May 2026 will be subject to Zone Q (22,000 JPY benchmark) instead of the current Zone H (13,000 JPY benchmark). While this will result in an additional burden for our customers, this is an unavoidable measure necessary to ensure the continuity of our air transport operations and maintain our service quality. Although this notice comes shortly before implementation, we sincerely ask for your understanding.
Summary of Changes
- Expansion of the applicable surcharge zones: Due to the surge in fuel prices surpassing the current maximum level (Zone O), we have added new categories, Zones P through R.
- Advancing the application period by one-month: By shortening the lead time between the market price calculation period and the effective date to one month, fuel market price fluctuations can be reflected in the surcharge more timely.
(e.g., Based on the average market price from February to March, the surcharge will apply to tickets issued from May to June. Previously, this would have applied to tickets issued from June to July.) - Incorporation of government subsidies: These rates reflect emergency government subsidies provided in response to the situation in the Middle East to mitigate the impact of sudden price changes.
For specific rates by route and other further details, please refer to our official press release and JAL Website.
April 20, 2026
Japan Airlines