Three South Korean Low-Cost Airlines to Merge
Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul are set to merge, reshaping South Korea’s low-cost carrier landscape and setting the stage for the creation of the nation’s largest LCC fleet under a single brand.
Starlux Launches Taipei Taichung Busan Flights as Starlux Airlines announces the introduction of new direct services connecting Taiwan with Busan, strengthening air links between Taiwan and South Korea and expanding the carrier’s regional Northeast Asia network.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air Incheon have officially launched a codeshare agreement on freighter services connecting Japan and South Korea, effective September 15, 2025. The collaboration enables both carriers to sell cargo space on flights operated by either airline, creating greater flexibility and expanding options for shippers between the two markets. By combining the strengths of their…
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has inaugurated a landmark service, launching its first-ever non-stop connection between Scandinavia and Korea. The new route, linking Copenhagen with Seoul, was officially launched on September 12, 2025, and represents a major expansion in SAS’s long-haul network.
T’way Air has announced that it will undergo a full rebranding, emerging as Trinity Airways by early 2026. The rebrand signifies a dramatic shift in the airline’s identity and strategic positioning, aligning with its rapid European expansion and the launch of new long-haul operations.
AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.
Jeju Air’s fatal crash of a Boeing 737‑800 at Muan International Airport on December 29, 2024, continues to generate attention following a new update from South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB). The latest findings reveal that one engine remained functional after a bird strike, but was not utilized correctly during the emergency.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 66543, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The airline continues to invest in next-generation narrowbody aircraft to enhance efficiency, capacity, and network flexibility.
Jeju Air’s catastrophic Boeing 737-800 crash in December 2024 has officially entered the record books as one of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disasters, with 179 fatalities. Preliminary findings from the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) have revealed that the sequence of events leading to the crash stemmed from a critical pilot error following a bird strike.
Parata Air, a startup airline based in South Korea, is preparing to commence commercial operations in September 2025, following expected approval of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline will begin with a fleet of four aircraft, comprising both widebody and narrowbody types through leasing arrangements.