Japan Airlines' Revenue Reaches Record High, This Year's Profit Is Predicted to Fall

Japan Airlines recorded its highest revenue in history since it re-listed on the stock exchange in 2012. (Wikimedia Commons - F.M. Chang)

JAKARTA - Japan Airlines (JAL) recorded the highest revenue in its history since returning to the stock exchange in 2012. However, cost pressures are beginning to overshadow future performance, as reported by Kyodo News, Thursday, April 30.

JAL reported revenue rose 9.1 percent to 2.01 trillion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2025. This increase was driven by strong demand for domestic and international travel.

The company's net profit jumped 28.6 percent to 137.60 billion yen. The growth was supported by an increase in the number of passengers, including business travelers and foreign tourists.

The number of domestic passengers increased by 5.8 percent to 38.23 million people. Meanwhile, international passengers increased by 5.6 percent to 8.01 million people.

For the fiscal year that began in April, JAL maintained its previously announced projections. The company stated that it was still able to face global conditions that were considered "heavy", including tensions in the Middle East.

However, net profit is expected to fall 20.1 percent to 110 billion yen. The decline was triggered by an increase in maintenance costs.

On the other hand, sales are still projected to grow 4.1 percent to 2.10 trillion yen.

JAL also said that the increase in fuel prices would be responded to with a number of steps, including government policy support and adjustments to additional fuel costs. The airline plans to increase these additional costs for international flights starting in May.

Meanwhile, ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, also recorded positive performance in fiscal year 2025.

The company reported a 10.5 percent rise in net profit to 169.08 billion yen. Revenue grew 12.3 percent to 2.54 trillion yen, while operating profit rose 10.6 percent to 217.44 billion yen. All of them set a record high.

However, for fiscal year 2026, ANA expects net profit to fall 43.2 percent to 96 billion yen. Sales are projected to remain up 9.1 percent at 2.77 trillion yen.

Operating profit is also expected to fall to 150 billion yen, partly influenced by rising fuel prices amid the conflict in the Middle East.