Jeju Air announced on Wednesday that it plans to reduce nearly 1,900 flights in the first quarter of 2025.
The company will cut 1,878 flights by the end of March this year, accounting for approximately 15 percent of the total flights, with international flights making up 55 percent.
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Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
After the fatal Jeju Air plane crash accident, the trust of the South Korean people in low-cost carriers of South Korea has significantly decreased, with many canceling their tickets or switching to flights of major airlines.
According to the South Korean aviation industry, the ticket booking rates for major airlines have recently approached 90 percent, and those for low-cost carriers are only 50 percent.
Taking into account of factors such as overall ticket sales and cancellation rates, according to local media reports, it is estimated that seven low-cost airlines in South Korea will incur losses as high as 500 billion won (about 340 million U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year.
"I originally planned to become a flight attendant after graduation, but recently, due to the air crash, I began to reconsider my career path," said a resident in Seoul.
"Safety is the most important. Even if the price is higher, I will choose the airline that is safer," said another resident in Seoul.
At the same time, the tourism market has also been severely impacted in the country.
Recently, the cancellation rate of reservations at some medium and large travel agencies in South Korea has increased by about 30 percent compared to previous years, especially in the vicinity of the airplane crash site at Muan International Airport, where cancellations are more prominent.
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
Jeju Air to cut nearly 1,900 flights in Q1
