{"id":93184,"date":"2025-05-03T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=93184"},"modified":"2025-05-25T17:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T11:52:27","slug":"japan-airlines-flew-14-more-international-passengers-in-fy2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/03\/japan-airlines-flew-14-more-international-passengers-in-fy2024-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Airlines Flew 14% More International Passengers in FY2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOKYO-<\/strong> Japan Airlines (JL)<\/a> announced record financial results for FY2024-25, driven by a 14% surge in international passengers and strategic expansions. The airline reported strong demand across its full-service, LCC, and non-aviation segments, alongside sustainability initiatives like domestic SAF adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo\u2019s Narita International Airport (NRT)<\/a> played a central role in the carrier\u2019s international growth, supported by expanding inbound demand and resumed outbound travel from Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japan Airlines Revenues and Passenger Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Japan Airlines (JL) reported consolidated revenue of JPY 1,844 billion in FY2024-25, marking an 11.6% year-on-year increase, its highest since relisting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This performance was driven by a 14.4% increase in international passenger numbers and a steady rise in domestic travel, cargo operations, and non-aviation businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating expenses rose 9.8% year-on-year to JPY 1,693.4 billion, impacted by currency depreciation, rising prices, and workforce investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite higher costs, EBIT rose 18.7% to JPY 172.4 billion, and net profit grew by 12.0% to JPY 107.0 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Passenger Demand<\/strong>: A 14.4% increase in passengers, fueled by inbound tourism and outbound business travel recovery. Routes like Tokyo-Narita (NRT) to Chicago (ORD)<\/a> and expanded Osaka-Kansai (KIX)<\/a> services contributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic Recovery<\/strong>: Promotional campaigns boosted load factors to 82.9%, with passenger revenue up 3.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cargo Growth<\/strong>: High-value shipments (e.g., pharmaceuticals) and new routes like Tokyo-Narita (NRT)\u2013Hanoi (HAN)<\/a> lifted international cargo revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LCC Segment<\/strong>: ZIPAIR<\/a> and Spring Japan saw a 39.1% revenue jump, with plans to double fleet size by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operational Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Revenue from full-service operations climbed 9.8% to JPY 1,451.8 billion. The rise was supported by sustained inbound tourism, recovering business travel, and high-value cargo demand. EBIT from this segment reached JPY 111.1 billion, up 4.7% year-on-year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Passenger Traffic<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The airline saw robust international recovery, particularly from routes involving Southeast Asia, North America, and intra-Asia. This led to an 11.9% rise in revenue and a 14.4% increase in passenger numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic Passenger Demand<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Promotional campaigns helped achieve a record-high load factor of 82.9% in Q4. Full-year domestic passenger numbers rose 2.9%, and revenue increased by 3.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cargo and Mail<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

JAL captured high-value cargo, including pharmaceutical shipments and Asia-U.S. freight. New cargo routes, such as Tokyo (NRT)\u2013Hanoi (HAN), and codeshare agreements, such as with Kalitta Air (K4), expanded cargo capacity and revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Business Developments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Low-Cost Carrier Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The LCC segment, comprising ZIPAIR and SPRING JAPAN, recorded a 39.1% revenue increase to JPY 104.1 billion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EBIT surged more than fourfold to JPY 11.5 billion, reflecting demand-led growth and operational scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mileage, Finance, and Commerce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With growing JAL Card usage and JALUX store revenue, this segment earned JPY 200.3 billion, up 5.5%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EBIT improved by 10% to JPY 38.1 billion, driven by digital banking services and lifestyle product sales like the JAL Original Beef Curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ground Handling and Miscellaneous Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A 12.8% increase in third-party ground handling contracts led to JPY 252.2 billion in revenue. EBIT for this segment rose to JPY 12.3 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japan Airlines Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JAL will begin Tokyo (NRT)\u2013Chicago (ORD) services on May 31, 2025, and increase flights on Honolulu routes from Osaka (KIX) and Nagoya (NGO)<\/a> by July. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline plans to add ten Boeing 787-9s and twenty Airbus A350-900s from FY2027 to expand seat capacity and enhance service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “DEEEEP JAPAN” project and JAL-JTB collaboration aim to boost regional tourism. Starting FY2028, Airbus A321neo aircraft will replace Boeing 767s primarily on Tokyo (HND) routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Future Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JAL increased its FY2024-25 annual dividend from JPY 80 to JPY 86 per share, with the year-end dividend rising from JPY 40 to JPY 46, reflecting strong performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For FY2025-26, JAL forecasts an annual dividend of JPY 92 per share, maintaining a 35% payout ratio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The financial outlook for FY2025-26 projects revenue of JPY 1,977.0 billion, EBIT of JPY 200.0 billion, and net profit of JPY 115.0 billion, driven by sustained passenger demand and strategic expansions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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