T’way Air said Friday that its Incheon-to-Saga route in Japan, which it operates exclusively, posted a 95% load factor in January and February.
That was up 12 percentage points from 83% a year earlier. The airline said bookings for March and April were running at about 87%.
The Incheon-Saga service operates four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday), departing Incheon International Airport at about 8:10 a.m. and arriving at Saga Airport on Japan’s Kyushu island at about 9:40 a.m. local time.
The return flight leaves at about 10:40 a.m. local time and arrives at Incheon at about 12:15 p.m. Flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Saga, in Japan’s Kyushu region, is known for hot springs, natural scenery, and historical and cultural sites. Local specialties include eel, tofu, seafood and sake. Major attractions include Arita’s pottery village, Takeo Onsen, Ureshino Onsen and Keishuen Garden.
Saga Prefecture can also be paired with nearby Fukuoka and Kumamoto, allowing travelers to build broader Kyushu itineraries. T’way said interest in the route has risen as more travelers seek quieter, more distinctive destinations.
Separately, the airline said it is running a discount event for Saga sightseeing tour buses for T’way passengers through March 31, with details available on its website.
“Demand for the Saga route continues to grow as interest in travel to smaller Japanese cities increases,” a T’way official said. “We will continue to provide convenient travel options by diversifying our routes, based on safe operations.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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