T'way Air Achieves 90% Average Load Factor on Jeju International Routes, Improving Convenience for Residents

Operating the Largest Number of Routes Among Domestic Airlines
Driving Inbound Tourism with Increased Taiwanese Passengers
Further Fleet Expansion Planned for the Second Half of the Year

T'way Air recorded a high seat occupancy rate on its international routes departing from Jeju International Airport in the first half of this year, thereby improving transportation convenience for Jeju residents.

T'way Air aircraft. T'way Air

On July 20, T'way Air announced that the overall average load factor for both regular and charter international flights departing from Jeju in the first half of the year reached approximately 90%.

Currently, the airline operates a variety of scheduled international and domestic routes from Jeju Airport, including Fukuoka, Osaka, Singapore, Taipei, and Kaohsiung. Charter flights are also flexibly arranged in response to seasonal travel demand. The load factors by route in the first half of the year were as follows: Osaka 93%, Taipei 92%, Fukuoka and Kaohsiung 91%, and Singapore 83%.

Notably, the company achieved successes in attracting inbound (foreign visitors entering Korea) tourist traffic. Approximately 80% of passengers on the Jeju–Taipei route and about 90% on the Jeju–Kaohsiung route were Taiwanese nationals. By expanding foreign tourism demand, T'way Air contributed to boosting the local economy. In recognition of these efforts, T'way Air CEO Lee Sangyun received a letter of appreciation from the Jeju Governor at the end of last year.

Currently, T'way Air operates five domestic and 58 international routes. In the second half of 2026, the company plans to continue expanding its fleet by introducing new aircraft models such as the A330-900NEO wide-body and B737-8, thereby increasing capacity. Through these efforts, T'way Air aims to maintain its position as the LCC with the largest fleet and network of routes in Korea.

Meanwhile, T'way Air recently decided to change its corporate name to Trinity Air following a general shareholders' meeting. The actual operational transition to Trinity Air will commence once approval from relevant domestic and international authorities has been obtained.

A T'way Air representative stated, "We are currently maintaining stable operations on Jeju-departing routes to enhance transportation convenience for Jeju residents and boost local tourism. Moving forward, we will continue to prioritize safety as we grow and evolve as an airline."

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