Korea expands China routes, gives more flight rights to LCCs
The transport ministry said Wednesday it has allocated rights for 25 international routes to 10 airlines, opening more lucrative opportunities for low-cost carriers on flights linking Korea and China. The allocation includes additional services connecting Incheon, Korea's main international gateway, with major Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Dalian, according to the…
The Korea transport ministry has recently expanded international flight routes to China, providing more opportunities for low-cost carriers. This move includes 25 new routes connecting Korea with major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Dalian. The allocation brings about a significant increase in weekly flight entitlements for these routes, with Incheon-Beijing flights rising from 38 to 52, and Incheon-Shanghai flights increasing from 56 to 63.
The expansion follows a recent agreement between South Korea and China to increase bilateral flight rights for the first time in seven years, and it arrives as the government seeks to boost its aviation sector.
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