'Revenue Generation' Full Effort... Jin Air Deploys B777-200ER as Cargo Aircraft

Passenger Plane Belly Cargo Service Launched... Incheon~Taipei Route Deployed

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Low-cost carrier (LCC) Jin Air has decided to utilize its existing medium-to-large aircraft as cargo planes to generate revenue. Amid the sharp decline in passenger demand and the rebound in cargo demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline aims to improve profitability through this counterintuitive strategy.

Jin Air announced on the 30th that it will operate a B777-200ER passenger aircraft on the Incheon?Taipei route until the 13th of next month, engaging in belly cargo operations (a method of using the lower deck of passenger aircraft as cargo space) during this period.

According to Jin Air, the medium-to-large B777-200ER model has about 15 tons of cargo space and features temperature and humidity control functions, allowing it to transport a wider variety of cargo compared to the LCC’s main aircraft, the B737-800. The B777-200ER deployed on the Incheon?Taipei route will carry textiles, clothing, and electrical and electronic products, operating a total of six flights.

Jin Air stated, "We will continue to explore all possible revenue sources and reduce costs to overcome the challenging business environment."

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