T'way Air Reviews Introduction of 4th Aircraft Capable of Operating in Western Europe and North America

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] T'way Air announced on the 5th that it is considering the introduction of its 4th medium-to-large aircraft capable of operating routes to Western Europe and North America.

T'way Air will begin with the first A330-300 aircraft next month and plans to sequentially introduce a total of three aircraft in the first half of this year, starting domestic flights in March. These aircraft are also planned to serve medium- and long-haul routes such as Singapore, Sydney in Australia, Zagreb in Croatia, and Kyrgyzstan.

The company explained that it has started reviewing the additional introduction of long-haul aircraft to secure competitiveness on long-distance routes ahead of the future redistribution of traffic rights and slots following the recent integration of major airlines.

T'way Air expects that if LCCs operate by receiving traffic rights and slots through long-haul aircraft, consumers will benefit from a wider range of choices.

Previously, in short-haul international markets such as Japan and Southeast Asia, airfares became cheaper due to the entry of LCCs, and similarly, it is analyzed that medium- and long-haul routes can secure improved service quality and price competitiveness through competition.

Along with the introduction of long-haul aircraft, T'way Air plans to continue preparing to acquire traffic rights for medium-haul routes that can be operated with the currently owned B737-800 aircraft, such as international routes from Gimpo Airport, Indonesia, and Mongolia.

A T'way Air official said, "Based on years of route operation experience, we are thoroughly preparing for successful medium- and long-haul route operations with the upcoming medium-to-large aircraft," adding, "We will stay one step ahead of customer needs to prepare for travel demand after the upcoming COVID-19 pandemic."

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