Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a 80.2% decline in net profit for the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, covering the period from April to June. The airline's net profit reached 5.3 billion yen, or approximately 34 million dollars, during this timeframe.
While profits fell, the airline saw an 11.2% increase in sales revenue, which rose to 523.7 billion yen, or approximately 5.9 billion dollars.
Japan Airlines net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026
Revenue from international flights increased by 14.4% to 211.6 billion yen (approximately 1.3 billion dollars), while domestic flight revenue rose by 3.6% to 139 billion yen (approximately 886.1 million dollars).
The decline in earnings was impacted by rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Outbound tourism was weaker than during the same period last year.
Chief Financial Officer Yuji Saito stated that company costs had risen.
For the full fiscal year ending March 2027, Japan Airlines aims to achieve a net profit of 110 billion yen, or approximately 701.3 million dollars.
