T'way Air Introduces First Large Aircraft 'A330-300'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] T'way Air announced on the 25th that it has newly introduced its first A330-300 aircraft. The A330-300 is a large aircraft capable of operating medium- to long-haul routes, with a total of 347 seats (12 business class seats and 335 economy class seats).

To commemorate the introduction of the first A330-300, an inauguration event was held the previous day at Gimpo International Airport apron, attended by CEO Jeong Hong-geun and other executives and employees.

With this introduction, T'way Air now owns a total of 28 aircraft (27 B737-800s and 1 A330-300), and plans to expand its fleet to 30 by adding the 2nd and 3rd A330-300 aircraft by May.

The first A330-300 will undergo various inspections, emergency evacuation demonstrations, and test flights in Korea to evaluate safety. T'way Air plans to deploy the A330-300 on the Gimpo-Jeju route starting at the end of March to increase seat supply, and is considering deploying it on medium- to long-haul routes such as Singapore, Sydney in Australia, Hawaii, Eastern Europe, as well as for cargo transport in the future.

T'way Air is the first domestic LCC to introduce business class, offering convenience and comfort with a premium flatbed seat featuring a spacious 59-inch pitch. The economy class will also be operated comfortably with a 32-inch pitch, comparable to major airlines, and each seat is equipped with a personal electronic device holder and USB charging port.

A T'way Air official stated, “Starting with the introduction of the first A330-300, we will continue preparations for full-scale medium- to long-haul route operations,” adding, “We will strive to provide the best safety and service at more reasonable airfares.”

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