Air Premia, Korea’s pioneering hybrid airline, has announced the launch of its new Incheon-Frankfurt regular route, starting from June 23rd. This milestone marks Air Premia’s expansion into European destinations, following its successful operations to Los Angeles in October of last year and New York in May of this year.
The inaugural ceremony for the Incheon-Frankfurt route took place at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport on the morning of June 23rd. While Air Premia’s CEO, Yoo Myung-suk, was unable to attend the event due to his presence at the Frankfurt inauguration, notable attendees included Lee Jong-cheol, CEO of JC Partners (center in the photo), and Kim Jung-kyu, Chairman of Tire Bank, a potential major shareholder candidate (third from the right), as well as Moon Bo-guk, CEO of Milestone Ventures (third from the left). Their presence demonstrated strong support for Air Premia’s expansion into long-haul routes.
The outbound flights from Incheon to Frankfurt will operate four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), departing Incheon International Airport at 11:05 AM and arriving at Frankfurt International Airport at either 4:45 PM or 4:50 PM local time, depending on the operating day. The return flights will also operate four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), departing Frankfurt International Airport at either 6:50 PM or 7:00 PM local time and arriving at Incheon International Airport at 1:55 PM the following day, according to Korean time.
Known for its competitive pricing compared to full-service carriers, Air Premia is committed to providing high-quality services on the Frankfurt route, its first regular destination in Europe. Kim Chang-hyun, Head of Air Passenger Business at Air Premia, stated, “With the support of our valued customers, we will continue to accelerate our expansion into major European cities, starting with Frankfurt. Our commitment to delivering exceptional services remains unwavering as we venture into European routes.”
Air Premia achieved an impressive booking rate of 80% for the June flights on the Frankfurt route. As a token of gratitude, a special customer event was held, offering a round-trip ticket to Bangkok to the first passenger who made a reservation for the Incheon-Frankfurt flight on June 23rd.
Passengers selected in the Air Premia Incheon-Frankfurt regular route inauguration commemorative customer event received various prizes, including flight tickets.
Kim Taek-ho (34, male), the first passenger who made a reservation for Air Premia’s flight after hearing positive reviews about the spacious seats, delicious in-flight meals, and friendly service, expressed his excitement at being the inaugural passenger on the European route. He said, “I am delighted to receive a special gift in addition to the unique experience of being the first passenger on the European route. I look forward to frequenting Air Premia, known for its exceptional services.”
Furthermore, on-site events were organized for passengers boarding the Frankfurt-bound flights, offering a round-trip ticket to Bangkok to the first prize winner and Air Premia model aircraft to the second and third prize winners.
Kim Chang-hyun, Head of Air Passenger Business, stated, “In celebration of our inaugural flight to our first regular European destination, we have prepared events to share moments of joy with our customers. We are committed to strengthening Air Premia’s customer-oriented services, aiming to become an airline that passengers choose to fly with repeatedly.”
By Intae Jung/Korea Travel News
