'Social Distancing Ignored'... Sky Routes More Crowded During Vacation Season

In the Past Month, 5,870,759 Passengers Used 14 Airports

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] Despite the government's strict social distancing measures amid the 4th wave of COVID-19, the air routes were more crowded during the vacation season. In particular, the number of passengers increased significantly, especially in non-metropolitan areas.

According to the Korea Airports Corporation on the 14th, from last month 12th to this month 11th, when Level 4 social distancing was applied in the metropolitan area, the number of passengers at 14 domestic airports excluding Incheon International Airport was 5,870,759, an increase of more than 7% compared to the same period last year (5,449,509).

It is analyzed that despite the government's request to 'refrain from traveling' under Level 4 distancing, the demand for travel increased significantly, especially to vacation spots in non-metropolitan areas, coinciding with the summer vacation season. Over the past month, 2,310,496 people visited Jeju Airport, 1,958,307 at Gimpo Airport, and 755,171 at Gimhae Airport.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters, as of midnight the previous day, there were 1,913 new domestic COVID-19 cases and 77 imported cases. Despite strengthened quarantine guidelines, the number of cases has been around 2,000 for three consecutive days.

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