SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - Eastar Jet filed more than 90 percent of its seats on average last year, the highest among South Korean airlines, the budget carrier said on Thursday.
Of the carrier's roughly 33,600 flights with 6.33 million seats, about 5.71 million passengers were aboard, reaching an average seat occupancy rate of 90.14 percent. The figure is well above the aviation industry's average of 84.86 percent, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Eastar Jet attributed the high occupancy rate to several factors such as affordable fares, flexible routes, comfortable cabins and convenient in-flight services, as well as benefits offered through affiliated partnerships.
The carrier is also modernizing its fleet, replacing half of its 20-plane fleet with new Boeing 737-8 aircraft featuring premium leather seats and quieter engines.
Eastar Jet also had the fastest check-in among South Korean carriers, averaging 10 minutes and 8 seconds, in a survey conducted by Incheon International Airport Corp. last year.
"We will keep working to provide passengers with an easy and convenient travel experience, in line with our 'Easy Flight' slogan reflected in our corporate name," said an Eastar Jet spokesperson.
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