"See You Again" ... Air Busan Operates Special Flight for BIE Inspection Team

Air Busan operated a special flight dedicated to the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) inspection team returning after a 5-night, 6-day on-site inspection.

On the 7th at 8:30 a.m., Air Busan announced that it operated a special flight (BX2030) from Busan to Incheon for the return of the BIE inspection team.

Before the special flight operation, a farewell event for the inspection team was held at the Gimhae International Airport apron. The event was attended by key guests including Park Hyung-joon, Mayor of Busan; Ahn Seong-min, Chairman of the Busan City Council; Jang Sung-min, Future Strategy Planning Officer of the Presidential Office; Yoon Sang-jik, Secretary General of the Busan Expo Hosting Committee; and Choi Jae-cheol, Ambassador to France.

Air Busan explained to the inspection team that it is promoting and spreading enthusiasm for the 2030 Busan World Expo worldwide by unveiling the Expo-wrapped aircraft specially painted with hopes for hosting the Busan World Expo.

Afterwards, Air Busan cabin crew pinned Omija flower brooches, which symbolize “Let’s meet again,” on each of the eight inspection team members, expressing hope for a second meeting in Busan.

Air Busan assigned eight cabin crew members to provide one-on-one in-flight service to the eight BIE inspection team members to ensure a comfortable conclusion to their Busan journey.

The in-flight service items were prepared with local specialties and popular products from the Busan region.

Beverages included “Geoje Yuzu Ade,” a blend of Busan local cider and Geoje yuzu syrup, and drip bags from “Momos Coffee,” a representative coffee brand of Busan.

Light in-flight meals were simple yet special snacks suited for the short flight time, such as “Camellia Flower Red Bean Pastry,” inspired by Busan’s city flower, and “Shell-shaped Red Bean Pastry” made from sweet potatoes from Yeongdo Jonaegi.

All in-flight food and beverages were served in white porcelain specially crafted by a local Busan ceramic artist for the inspection team’s special flight, taking into account individual allergies and food preferences.

Additionally, to make Busan memorable, Air Busan specially produced its unique air freshener, “Blue Angel,” to scent the cabin and provided the air freshener along with an Air Busan model aircraft as souvenirs.

Air Busan CEO Ahn Byung-seok said, “I feel great pride that Air Busan’s dedicated preparation for this special flight can contribute to the hosting of the Busan World Expo, which is being promoted as a leap toward becoming a global hub nation.”

He added, “Air Busan will spare no effort in fully supporting not only the hosting bid but also the successful execution of the World Expo,” expressing his commitment to the Busan World Expo hosting campaign.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.