Eastar Jet said Thursday it posted an annual load factor of 90% last year, the highest among South Korean airlines.
The carrier operated 33,600 flights and offered 6,329,790 seats. A total of 5,705,493 passengers flew, putting the load factor at 90.14%.
Based on the Transport Ministry’s aviation information portal, the figure was the highest among domestic airlines and well above the overall average load factor of 84.86%.
Eastar Jet cited several factors, including competitive fares, flexible route operations, a more comfortable cabin environment on new aircraft, easier airport and in-flight services, and partnership benefits for members.
The airline is accelerating fleet modernization, operating 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft as new planes, half of its 20-aircraft fleet.
Because the aircraft are new rather than used, the company said, they feature new leather seats and reduce engine noise by more than 50%, providing a more comfortable flight environment.
Eastar Jet also noted that in a service monitoring survey run by Incheon International Airport Corp. last year, its check-in processing time, including waiting, averaged 10 minutes 8 seconds, the shortest among South Korean carriers. The airline said it also provides real-time gate information via mobile and offers airport services such as discounts through partnerships with airport limousine buses and lounges.
An Eastar Jet official said, “We thank the many customers who chose Eastar Jet last year,” adding, “In line with our brand slogan, ‘Easy Flight,’ we will continue working to provide an easy and convenient travel experience.”
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