Eastar Jet Launches Four New Routes to China

Incheon and Busan-Xiamen Routes Begin in October

Cheongju-Xiamen and Busan-Hangzhou Services Launch in December

Eastar Jet announced on September 3 that it will expand its China routes by launching services from Incheon and Busan to Xiamen starting in October, followed by new routes from Cheongju to Xiamen and Busan to Hangzhou in December.

According to Eastar Jet, flights on the Incheon-Xiamen route will operate four times per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) starting October 28, while flights on the Busan-Xiamen route will operate three times per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday) beginning October 29. Additionally, the Cheongju-Xiamen route will launch with two weekly flights (Thursday and Sunday) from December 2, and the Busan-Hangzhou route will operate four times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) from December 3.

This expansion follows Eastar Jet’s allocation in April from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for international air traffic rights on eleven China routes.

Eastar Jet began operations to Hohhot in August and launched its Daegu-Zhangjiajie route on September 1. By the end of this year, it plans to add a total of six new China routes, including Xiamen and Hangzhou. The company aims to progressively launch services on all the routes for which it has secured air traffic rights by March next year, thereby establishing a comprehensive China route network spanning both metropolitan and regional airports.

In particular, Eastar Jet will operate flights departing from three airports—Incheon, Busan, and Cheongju—to Xiamen, thereby meeting Chinese travel demand not only in the Seoul metropolitan area but also in the Yeongnam and Chungcheong regions. Eastar Jet will exclusively operate the Busan-Xiamen and Busan-Hangzhou routes among all airlines.

Xiamen, a leading port city in China, is renowned as a tourist destination featuring beautiful coastal scenery and Gulangyu Island, which is designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The area is recognized for its mild climate year-round and a variety of travel resources, making it a popular destination for both leisure and independent travelers.

Hangzhou is a city where rich historical and cultural assets coexist with a cutting-edge industrial base, including West Lake, one of China's top tourist attractions. The area is evaluated as having not only high tourism demand but also strong business travel demand.

An official from Eastar Jet stated, "We are expanding China route operations based on the air traffic rights allocated in April. Through these new services, we aim to broaden the range of China travel options for Korean travelers, while also working to attract incoming tourists to Korea and boost local inbound demand."

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