T'way Air sees 90% international load factor as travelers spread their wings
T’way Air carried about 3.8 million international passengers in the first half of 2026, as demand for overseas travel pushed its average international load factor to about 90 percent. The airline carried about 5.6 million passengers overall during the six-month period, with international traffic rising about 12 percent from roughly 3.38 million passengers a year earlier. The strongest routes…
T'way Air reported a strong performance in international air travel during the first half of 2026. The carrier transported approximately 3.8 million international passengers, resulting in an average load factor of around 90 percent. Overall, the airline carried 5.6 million passengers for the six-month period, with international traffic increasing by 12 percent compared to the previous year.
The airline's busiest routes shifted with the seasons, reflecting Korean travelers' preferences for various destinations. In January, T'way Air's most popular routes included Cheongju-Fukuoka and Daegu-Fukuoka. As new year's celebrations receded, Cheongju-Osaka and Cheongju-Fukuoka became the top choices in February. By March, travelers began favoring resort destinations, with Incheon-Boracay and Incheon-Nha Trang topping the list.
April saw a surge in demand for Incheon-Bangkok, Incheon-Sapporo, and Gimpo-Songshan, while Daegu-Fukuoka and Incheon-Bangkok remained popular through June.
The airline noted that the top-performing monthly routes boasted an average load factor exceeding 96 percent. This pattern indicated a growing demand for international travel among Korean passengers as the year progressed.
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