Why Japanese airlines' $400 fuel surcharges are hitting now — and when they will end

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways implemented fuel surcharge increases on Wednesday. According to the carriers, the surcharges will apply to international flights and domestic routes. Jet fuel prices in Asia have declined in recent weeks, though airlines attributed the increases to currency fluctuations and hedging contracts locked in at higher rates. Both carriers announced the surcharges will remain in effect through specific dates in the coming months, with reviews scheduled to occur if market conditions shift.

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