Korea Joongang Daily
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Korean Air-Asiana merger may face delay as France opposes T’way Air’s Paris route

The French aviation authority have opposed T'way Air's assumption of Korean Air's Paris route, dealing a blow to compliance with the European Commission's stipulations for the flag carrier's merger with Asiana.

2024-04-19

T'way Air becomes first Korean budget carrier to fly to Europe with Zagreb route

T'way Air will start flying regularly between Incheon and Zagreb, Croatia, from May, marking its debut European flight preceding its assumption of the four overlapping European routes from the proposed Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger.

2024-02-14

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

T'way to begin regular flights to Kyrgyzstan

T'way Air, a low-cost carrier, will operate regular flights to Kyrgyzstan, becoming the first Korean airline to run the route.

2023-04-18

[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.

2023-04-15

Airlines fast recovering as flight demand continues to increase

Airlines are starting to bounce back from the Covid-19 crisis. Sales are increasing with international routes resuming and demand rising, but headwinds still remain as the won plummets and the pandemic continues.

2022-08-24

T’way Air passenger plane makes emergency landing in Taiwan, no injuries reported

A T’way Air passenger plane headed for Incheon International Airport from Singapore made an emergency landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Tuesday due to engine failure.

2022-08-02

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

'Travel bubble' to Saipan is picking up steam

Asiana Airlines said Thursday it expects the number of passengers flying to Saipan on its planes under "travel bubble" rules will surpass a thousand.

2021-09-23

First Saipan travel-bubble flight takes off Saturday

Korea’s first travel bubble-flight takes off on Saturday, with Asiana Airlines 623 leaving Incheon at 9:00 a.m. and arriving at Saipan at 2:30 p.m.

2021-07-23