Jeju Air sees 37% rise in China traffic visa-free

THE NEWS: Jeju Air said it carried about 427,300 passengers on its China routes between January and July, a 37.4% increase over the same period a year earlier, as reciprocal visa‑free travel policies and rising demand from younger independent travelers spur rapid expansion of its South Korea‑China network.

DETAILS:

Its average load factor on China routes climbed 6.6 percentage during the January‑July period.

WHY IT MATTERS: The surge highlights the strong effect of the visa‑free agreement and the growing appetite of younger South Korean travellers for independent trips, indicating further capacity‑addition opportunities for airlines on South Korea‑China routes.

FAQ

How many passengers did Jeju Air transport on its China routes between January and July?
Jeju Air reported carrying about 427,300 passengers on its China routes during the January‑July period, reflecting the airline’s recent traffic growth.

What percentage increase did Jeju Air see in passenger numbers on its China routes compared with the previous year?
The airline said passenger traffic on its China routes rose 37.4% year‑on‑year, up from roughly 311,000 passengers in the same period a year earlier.

By how much did Jeju Air’s average load factor on China routes improve in the January‑July period?
Jeju Air’s average load factor on China routes increased by 6.6 percentage points during the January‑July timeframe.

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