Korean LCCs boost travel demand to global tourist hubs

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South Korean low-cost carriers (LCCs), including Air Premia Inc.and Air Busan Co., have been expanding into underserved smaller cities, but also driving travel demand to major tourist destinations.

Air Premia said on Monday it has carried 835,000 passengers on its Incheon-San Francisco route as of the end of April since launching the service on May 15 of last year.

Its entry into the route contributed to a 22.6% on-year increase in passenger traffic between the two destinations, up from 689,000 passengers in the year-earlier period.

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Category: Economy

Markets: South KoreaAustralia

Topics: Demand Francisco Passengers Travel Year Route Premia Passenger South Korea Cities

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Published On: 2025-05-12 @ 17:45:45 (12 hours ago)

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