Mar 25 (NHK) - Air travelers can expect to pay more for their tickets on domestic Japan Airlines flights. The carrier says it is going to raise some of its standard airfares, citing the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and higher oil prices.
The new fares will go into effect from April 15th. They will be the first increases in about eight years for the carrier, not including those following consumption-tax hikes.
JAL says fares for standard adult tickets with flexible reservation conditions will go up by about 8 percent.
Business travelers and children will see increases of around 3 percent.
Prices for the premium "Class J" will be raised as much as 2,000 yen, or about 16 dollars. First Class travelers will pay up to an extra 4,000 yen, or about 33 dollars.
JAL officials say a drop in demand due to the pandemic and higher crude-oil prices are behind the increases.
They also say the higher fares will provide more revenue to fund the introduction of more fuel-efficient airliners.
Another major Japanese air carrier, All Nippon Airways, is scheduled to raise prices for its tickets with flexible reservation conditions. The hikes will average 3 percent and start from Sunday.
