Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Jeju Air’s Q3 net profit rises 59 percent on strong travel demand

Jeju Air, Korea's biggest low-cost carrier, said Tuesday its third quarter net profit jumped 59 percent from a year earlier on increased travel demand on short and mid-haul routes.

2024-11-06

Flights canceled after strong morning winds in Jeju

A strong wind warning was issued for northern and mountainous areas of Jeju that day, canceling and delaying dozens of domestic and international flights.

2024-07-02

Jeju Air backs out of bidding for Asiana's cargo business

Korea's largest budget carrier withdrew from the bidding, which ended on Thursday as Korean Air inches closer to its merger with the No. 2 airline.

2024-04-25

4 low-cost carriers file to bid for Asiana's cargo business

Jeju Air, Air Premia, Eastar Jet and Air Incheon all submitted letters of intent as Korean Air seeks to offload the division in order to complete its Asiana takeover.

2024-02-28

Korea issues inspection order for Boeing planes after US flight emergency

Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport issued an urgent directive to national airlines operating the Boeing 737 Max 8 model on Sunday.

2024-01-08

Incheon Int'l Airport to get $767 million makeover

Incheon International Airport will undergo a $766.62 million renovation of Terminal 1, which has been operational for 23 years. The upgrade aims to enhance aging infrastructure and ensure passenger safety.

2023-09-13

'Airplane, pt.2'

The outside of a Jeju Air plane is decorated with an image of BTS members and the "BTS Presents Everywhere" slogan to promote the "2023 BTS Festa" that celebrates the 10th debut anniversary of the boy band.

2023-07-19

Man who attempted to open door of plane mid-flight tests positive for drugs

During the investigation, he reportedly asked investigators how many life vests were on the plane and if all of the flight crew would have been fired if he opened the emergency door.

2023-06-20

Teen on Jeju Air flight nabbed for mid-air escape attempt

The teenager boarded Jeju Air flight 7C402 from Cebu to Incheon, which took off with around 180 passengers at 1:49 a.m. Monday, and attempted to open the Boeing-737 aircraft’s passenger door, according to the airline and police.

2023-06-19

Jeju Air to begin flights to Hiroshima from July

Jeju Air will launch flights to Hiroshima, Japan, starting from July 13, the company announced Thursday.

2023-06-15