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Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, announced on Thursday that they will increase fuel surcharges for international flights issued in November and December. The decision comes as fuel prices remain elevated due to ongoing uncertainty over the Middle East conflict.

For a one-way ticket to North America and Europe, the surcharge will rise to 62,000 yen ($393), the second-highest level ever recorded. This represents an increase of 12,000 yen for Japan Airlines and 7,000 yen for All Nippon Airways, compared to the surcharges in September and October.

During the period of Middle East tensions, the surcharge for flights to the region was raised to a record-high 65,000 yen for tickets issued in July and August. However, this increase was a result of a temporary decline in fuel prices following the signing of a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran in mid-June to end their hostilities.

For flights to China and Taiwan, All Nippon Airways will raise its fuel surcharge by 800 yen, bringing it to 15,100 yen. Japan Airlines will increase its surcharge by 3,600 yen, raising it to 16,000 yen. Similarly, for flights to South Korea, the surcharge will be increased by 600 yen for All Nippon Airways, and by 1,200 yen for Japan Airlines, both reaching 7,100 yen.

Fuel surcharges are fees added to airfares to account for fluctuations in fuel costs.