- This is Air Premia's third route
connecting the US mainland and Korea, following similar routes to
Los Angeles and New York City
SAN
FRANCISCO and SEOUL, South
Korea, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia
(CEOs: Yoo Myung-sub and
Moon Bo-kook) has started operating
flights between San Francisco and
Incheon four times a week, expanding the connection between the
Americas and Korea. This new route marks Air Premia's third direct
connection between the continental United
States and Korea, following successful launches in
Los Angeles and New York.
The inauguration ceremony for the San Francisco-Incheon route
took place at San Francisco
International Airport on May 17 at
1:30 pm local time. The event was
attended by Air Premia CEO Yoo
Myung-sub and other distinguished guests.
Flights on the San Francisco-Incheon route are scheduled for
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Departures from
San Francisco International
Airport are at 3:00 pm local time,
arriving at Incheon International Airport at 7:50 pm the following day. The return flights
depart from Incheon International Airport at 5:30 pm local time, landing at San Francisco
Airport at 12:30 pm.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and
Transport's aviation information portal, Air Premia carried over
671,500 passengers last year, with more than 229,300 on the
Los Angeles and New York routes alone. This figure represents
11.6% of the total passengers carried by national carriers,
offering new travel options across the Americas.
Additionally, Air Premia has increased its Los Angeles flights to a daily schedule and
introduced irregular flights to Honolulu, further expanding its American
network. The increase in flights is expected to significantly
enhance cargo operations, especially with the use of belly cargo.
With nearly 60% of last year's cargo revenue generated from
operations in the Americas, the new San
Francisco route is poised to further boost these
figures.
To enhance convenience for travelers to the Americas, Air Premia
has also joined the TSA Pre-Check program as the third national
carrier, simplifying airport security procedures. Furthermore, the
implementation of online check-in systems at American airports is
set to improve boarding processes.
"The Americas are Air Premia's most important strategic route,"
said CEO Yoo Myung-sub. "We plan to
offer more routes and flights, creating more diverse options for
Korean immigrants and local travelers heading to Korea."
About Air Premia
Air Premia, the only long-haul specialized airline in
South Korea, operates on the
philosophy of being a "beloved airline that provides high-quality
services with only the essentials" and offers premium services
comparable to full-service carriers (FSCs) at reasonable
prices.
Since commencing its first international flights in July 2022, Air Premia has rapidly established
itself by flying to destinations such as Los Angeles, New
York, Bangkok, and
Narita. Notably, it operates
long-haul routes that low-cost carriers (LCCs) typically do not
cover, all while maintaining a competitive edge in pricing compared
to FSCs. This aligns well with the current trend of
"value-for-money travel." Starting from May
17th, Air Premia will also begin flights to San Francisco in the
United States.
Media Contact
Seungshin Park
Leader of PR Team, Air Premia
ss.park@airpremia.com
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