Japan Airlines Co. said Thursday its revenue rose 9.1 percent from the previous year to reach a record high since its relisting in 2012 of 2.01 trillion yen ($12.5 billion) in the fiscal year ended March, aided by robust demand for domestic and international travel.
Its net profit for fiscal 2025 jumped 28.6 percent to 137.60 billion yen, as the Japanese air carrier reported an increase in travelers, including businesspeople and inbound tourists.
The number of domestic passengers grew 5.8 percent to 38.23 million, while international travelers increased 5.6 percent to 8.01 million.
For the current fiscal year from April, the company maintained its forecasts announced in March, saying that it can cope with “severe” global circumstances, such as the tense situation in the Middle East.
It expects net profit to fall 20.1 percent to 110 billion yen, partly due to an increase in maintenance costs, while sales are projected to grow 4.1 percent to 2.10 trillion yen.
The airline said at a press conference on Thursday that it expects to offset the impact stemming from rising fuel prices through countermeasures, including the government’s relief measures and hikes in fuel surcharges.
JAL is set to raise its surcharges for international flight in May.
© KYODO
