Asiana Airlines announced on September 1 that it has launched a new route to Kobe, Japan.
The Incheon-Kobe route will operate daily, departing from Incheon International Airport at 12 p.m. and arriving at Kobe Airport at 2 p.m. The return flight will leave Kobe Airport at 3 p.m. and arrive back at Incheon International Airport at 5 p.m.
The aircraft used for this route will be the Airbus A321NEO, Asiana Airlines' next-generation short-haul aircraft.
To celebrate the inaugural flight, Asiana Airlines held a ceremony at the departure hall of Incheon International Airport's Terminal 2. The event was attended by Park Jong-man, head of Asiana Airlines' passenger division, and Kim Tae-sung, head of the hub strategy division at Incheon International Airport Corporation.
Kobe is renowned for its stunning natural scenery, exotic urban atmosphere, and culinary delights. One of its main attractions, Arima Onsen, is considered one of Japan's top three hot springs, and nearby is Himeji Castle, Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a blend of history and relaxation.
Asiana Airlines presented all passengers on the inaugural flight with a commemorative Asiana character magnet to mark the new route to Kobe.
An Asiana Airlines official stated, "By launching this new route to the popular travel destination of Kobe, we have made it possible for travelers in the Kansai region to enjoy a more diverse and convenient travel experience. We aim to strengthen our competitiveness on the Korea-Japan routes with stable operations and differentiated services on the newly opened Kobe route."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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