Recently, Japan Airlines has announced its decision to cut around five of its international routes. This present move by the airline comes forth as part of the airline's efforts to offset the soaring fuel bills, as per the report published in the business daily Nikkei. Recently, the national carrier suspended certain popular services including its London Heathrow to Kansai service in addition to not less than 12 domestic routes. Over and above, it is expected that the carrier might reduce several other frequencies.

Amidst these moves by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, its principal rival too has announced its decision recently confirming that it has decided to scrap not less than ten routes. Most notably, this list also includes two international routes offered by the airline.

Like several other airlines, both the airlines have primarily blamed the rising oil prices for this serious set back in the industry. In fact, a spokesperson for JAL stated in no undeniable terms, "We are reviewing flights due to surging fuel prices."

The spokesperson has also predicted that on the whole, the cost-cutting measures will help in saving around 13 billion yen (£61 million), which seems to be highly crucial for the survival of the airline amidst present circumstances.

The other cancellations announced by JAL among its international routes include many regional links that are offered between Kansai besides cities in China and South Korea. Recently, All Nippon Airways has predicted that its fuel costs are likely to cross more than 40 billion yen (£188 million) during the current financial year.