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Airlines & operators · South Korea

Jeju Air

Region
China and South Korea
Country
South Korea
Segment
Airlines & operators
Verification
Desk verified
Website
https://jejuair.net
Founded
2005
Employees
3,000-5,000

Jeju Air is a South Korea-based low-cost carrier (LCC) that provides scheduled domestic and international short-haul passenger services. It operates as a point-to-point airline, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to full-service legacy carriers within the Northeast and Southeast Asian aviation markets. The company maintains its primary operations from Jeju International Airport and Seoul’s Gimpo and Incheon airports. The airline's fleet consists almost exclusively of Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation narrow-body aircraft, alongside a newer commitment to the 737-8 MAX series to enhance fuel efficiency and range. Its network serves major regional hubs in Japan, China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Beyond passenger transport, Jeju Air maintains partnerships within the Value Alliance, a grouping of regional low-cost carriers, and holds ground handling and maintenance service agreements to support its fleet availability. Prospective partners or service providers should verify the airline’s current fleet renewal timeline and its compliance with South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) safety directives. Buyers of belly-hold cargo space or technical services should confirm specific aircraft configurations, as the fleet is primarily optimised for high-density passenger layouts. Financial stability assessments should consider the carrier's exposure to regional fuel price volatility and currency fluctuations.

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