Air Premia, VietJet and American Airlines plan to add new routes from, to and within the Asia-Pacific region over the coming months.
Seoul-San Francisco
South Korean hybrid carrier Air Premia is set to launch nonstop service between Seoul and San Francisco during the upcoming northern summer season, establishing itself as the fourth airline connecting the two cities directly.
Starting on May 17, the carrier plans to operate 4X-weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Seoul Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. The 5,642-mi. (4,903-nm) route will be serviced by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Air Premia will enter into competition with Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and United Airlines on this route.
Commencing operations during the COVID crisis in 2021, Air Premia initially focused on domestic and dedicated belly cargo flights. It has since expanded to serve seven international destinations. In North America, the airline currently offers six…















