Flights to Operate Every Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday, Enhancing Travel Options for Visitors and Business
Travelers between the Two Countries
SEOUL, South Korea,
May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- T'way Air, a low-cost carrier based in Seoul, South Korea, has officially launched a
new flight between Zagreb and
Seoul on May 16th, marking the airline's first
flight to Europe. This new route
between Zagreb and Seoul (Incheon) is expected to enhance
convenience for tourists and business travelers in both
Croatia and Korea.
The inauguration event marking this new milestone for the
airline was held at Sheraton Zagreb Hotel on May 17th, attended by Sung-Hun Na, Vice Chairman of T'way Air,
Hong-Geun Jeong, CEO of T'way Air;
Damir Kušen, Croatian Ambassador to Korea; and Joongkeun Oh,
Minister-Counselor of the Korean Embassy in Croatia, along with other guests.
The Zagreb to Seoul flight operates three times a week –
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, departing Zagreb International Airport at 9:25 PM and arriving at Seoul Incheon
International Airport the next day at 3:25
PM local time, with a flight duration of approximately 11
hours.
The return flight departs Seoul
(Incheon) at 11:05 AM, arriving at
Manas International Airport in Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan at 3:50 PM for
refueling, and arrives in Zagreb
at 7:55 PM. The total flight
duration, including the refueling stop, is approximately 15 hours
and 50 minutes.
T'way Air will operate an Airbus A330-300 aircraft (347 seats)
on this route. Alongside a regular economy cabin, there are 12
Business Saver seats. T'way Air offers complimentary in-flight
meals twice to both Business Saver class and Economy class on this
route.
"We are excited to launch our first European destination,
connecting Zagreb and Seoul," said Hong-Geun
Jeong, CEO of T'way Air. "This new service offers travelers
an affordable and convenient option, and we believe this route will
boost Croatia's tourism industry
and enhance the exchange between two countries."
T'way Air operates routes to destinations such as Japan, China,
Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Australia. The airline was listed on the Korea
Exchange (KRX) in August 2018 and
introduced its first long-haul route between Seoul (Incheon) to Sydney, in 2022 with the addition of the
Airbus A330-300 to its fleet.
About T'way Air
T'way Air Co., Ltd., is a leading low-cost carrier (LCC) in
South Korea providing affordable
and reliable air travel since 2010. The airline operates a
diverse route network that includes destinations in Japan, China,
Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Australia, utilizing a modern fleet of Boeing
737-800s and Airbus A330-300s. Listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX)
since August 2018, T'way Air
continues to expand its global footprint, offering its exceptional
service and value to passengers worldwide. For more information,
please visit www.twayair.com.
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