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A Jeju Air check-in counter remains empty on Dec. 31, last year, two days after the airplane crash that killed 179 people at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla. [NEWS1]

잇따른 항공 참사로 저가항공사 기피 확산

Cho Min-seung, a 30-year-old researcher based in Seoul, recently canceled her Jeju Air ticket to Tokyo amid anxiety about the safety of the budget airline after a series of aircraft accidents involving low-cost carriers (LCCs).

2025.2.20

A passenger of Jeju Air, a budget carrier, weighs a suitcase before checking it in at Incheon International Airport on Sunday. [YONHAP]

Breaking the bank with budget airlines' baggage fees

Korea's budget carriers are raising baggage fees ahead of the summer peak season.

2024.5.19

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Low-cost carriers (LCCs) are parked at the Incheon International Airport apron. [NEWS1]

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Low-cost carriers jump into the long-haul business

Ahead of the summer season, budget airlines in Korea are preparing to expand their operations to include mid- to long-haul flights to improve their revenue streams.

2023.4.14

Models try a flight simulator in Hongdae, western Seoul. The service is offered by Jeju Air. [JEJU AIR]

From in-flight meals at home to flight simulators, airlines try it all

Budget carriers desperate to generate revenue are coming up with a range of ideas, from the interesting to the improbable.

2021.10.16

Jeju Air planes are parked at Incheon International Airport last month. [NEWS1]

Jeju Air reports 83 billion won in net loss in second quarter

Jeju Air reported a devastating second quarter performance, with its on-year net profit plummeting almost 200 percent.

2020.8.5

Jin Air aircraft. [JIN AIR]

Jin Air issuing 109.2 billion won of new shares

Jin Air is issuing 109.2 billion won ($91.96 million) of new shares following a board vote in favor of the sale on Wednesday.

2020.8.5

Jin Air’s B777-200ER will fly to Bangkok and Taipei starting next month. [JIN AIR]

Jin Air to resume five international routes in June

Jin Air on Tuesday announced it will resume five international routes starting next month.

2020.5.26