Japan Airlines expects 47 billion yen loss in FY2006

Japan Airlines Corporation reported for the half year ending September 30, 2005 total operating revenues of 1,112.3 billion yen, up 3.4% on the same period last year. Operating costs were 1,096.5 billion yen (10.9% up on last year), resulting in half year operating income of 15.7 billion yen. Ordinary income was 9.7 billion yen and the first half net loss was 12 billion yen. The airline expects to post a 47 billion yen loss for the FY2006 ending March 31, 2006.