Japan Airlines will raise the applicable fuel surcharge (FSC) on air waybills (AWBs) issued from 1 October. The FSC will increase by route category, with the new rates applying to AWBs issued on or after that date.
Japan Airlines announced that it will raise the applicable fuel surcharge (FSC) on AWBs issued from 1 October 2026. The surcharge applies to fuel costs added to international cargo fares and will increase for certain categories, including long-haul routes. The exact amount varies by route category.
For long-haul routes, including those to the Americas and Europe, the surcharge will rise from the current ¥150 to ¥185 per kilogram. Short-haul Asia routes will increase from ¥80 to ¥97, while long-haul Asia routes will rise from ¥80 to ¥99. This is expected to change the composition of transportation costs.
The increases will apply to AWBs issued by Japan Airlines from October. Changes to air cargo fuel surcharges may affect other carriers as well. Readers should check the latest fare tables and applicable conditions together with future developments.