As summer approaches, Korean airlines are significantly ramping up their services to key destinations in China and Japan. With an increase in travel demand, these regions are proving to be resilient to inflation and currency fluctuations. From March 30 to October 25, South Korean carriers are enhancing their flight offerings to cater to the growing number of travelers.
The surge in summer travel has led to a noticeable boost in flight schedules. South Korean airlines are now operating 128 routes to China and Japan, a rise from 115 routes last year. This expansion is a clear indication of the growing popularity of these destinations, particularly as long-haul destinations face fluctuating demand.
Korean Air is at the forefront of these adjustments. The airline has increased its weekly flights between Incheon and Fuzhou, now offering four departures each week. This brings their total flights to China to 195 weekly, nearly matching pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, Korean Air will soon launch a new service between Incheon and Kobe, operating twice a week starting April 18.
Asiana Airlines is also stepping up its operations. The airline has introduced daily flights between Incheon and cities like Chongqing and Chengdu. In addition, several routes, including the popular Incheon-Dalian route, will see more frequent departures. Asiana’s Incheon-Yanji route will also see an increase in frequency, adding additional flights starting in late April.
Low-cost carriers are responding as well. Jeju Air is resuming services between Jeju and Xi’an, along with new flights to Hong Kong. Furthermore, T’way Air and Jin Air are expanding their networks, adding more frequent connections and new destinations like Yanji and Ishigaki. These adjustments reflect the strong recovery of the air travel market in the region.
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