Korean Air to launch low-cost airline
27 November 2007Korean Air is to launch a new low-cost airline that will serve destinations across south-east Asia.
The airline, known for now as Air Korea, is expected to start services in May 2008, with routes to Shandong and Hainan Provinces in China.
After the China flights, Air Korea plans to run flights to destinations in Japan (excluding Tokyo), Thailand and Malaysia, with further short and mid-haul routes to follow.
Flights will operate out of Incheon International Airport, South Korea’s biggest airport located in the country’s capital, Seoul.
source: travelbite.co.uk
