Incheon Airport ranks No. 1 worldwide in international passenger traffic Incheon International Airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first half, surpassing London Heathrow for the first time. 2026.8.13
Rights panel urges safeguards for child asylum seeker at Incheon Airport Korea’s human rights commission urged the Justice Ministry to protect the educational and developmental rights of a 10-year-old boy stranded in Incheon airport’s departure lounge for more than a year. 2026.8.11
T'way Air becomes Trinity Airways with a service model to match The new carrier will incorporate select features with a focus on what the airline believes customers want, with improved meals and in-flight service. 2026.8.6
Summer travel rush Travelers crowded the departure hall at Incheon International Airport's Terminal 1 on Aug. 2 as the summer vacation season begins in earnest. 2026.8.2
Steely-eyed protesters Civic group members staged an impromptu protest near U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel’s boarding area at Incheon airport as police moved in to stop them. 2026.7.30
Steel steals the show Michelle Steel, the first Korean American woman nominated as U.S. ambassador to Korea, landed at Incheon on July 30. 2026.7.30
Seasonal measures for migrants As vacation travel surges, the Justice Ministry is opening departure checkpoints earlier and adding immigration staff to shorten wait times at Incheon International Airport. 2026.7.22
The sky's no limit: Incheon airport tops 1 billion passengers The Korean hub hit the milestone in just over 25 years, faster than major global rivals including Changi, Narita and Dubai. 2026.7.7
Cheaper fuel, cheaper flights As global oil prices fall, airlines prepare to sell tickets subject to less expensive fuel surcharges. 2026.6.16
African asylum-seeking couple finally leaves Incheon Airport after five months in legal limbo After months stranded in Incheon Airport’s transit zone, a Central African couple can breathe the air of freedom following a court decision allowing their asylum claim to proceed. 2026.6.11
