All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are raising international fuel surcharges to a record 65,000 yen [1].

The price hike targets tickets issued in July and August 2026 [1]. This increase reflects the volatile cost of aviation fuel, which directly impacts the affordability of long-haul travel for passengers departing from Japan.

The new surcharge for flights to North America and Europe rises from the previous 56,000 yen [1]. The carriers said the adjustment is necessary because aviation fuel prices rose during April and May due to deteriorating conditions in the Middle East [1].

Regional routes are also affected. For flights to South Korea, ANA is increasing its surcharge from 6,700 yen to 7,400 yen [1]. JAL is implementing a similar increase for its South Korean routes, raising the fee from 6,500 yen to 7,400 yen [1].

While some reports suggest different application dates or higher potential costs, the primary announcement from the carriers specifies the July and August window for the record high [1]. Other data indicates these surcharges have fluctuated rapidly, with some estimates suggesting an overall increase of approximately two times the previous baseline in certain contexts [5].

The airlines announced these changes on June 12 [1]. Passengers booking travel for the summer peak will face these higher costs regardless of the flight date, as the surcharge is determined by the date the ticket is issued.

“International fuel surcharges will rise to a record 65,000 yen.”

The record-high surcharges signal how sensitive the Japanese aviation industry is to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Because ANA and JAL tie these fees to monthly fuel averages, travelers are now bearing the direct financial burden of global energy volatility. This trend may suppress demand for high-cost long-haul travel during the peak summer season.