"Safety Flight Request"… Korea Airport Corporation Holds Meeting with LCC Representatives

Korea Airports Corporation and low-cost carriers (LCCs) met to discuss measures for safe flight operations and accident prevention.

On the 22nd, Korea Airports Corporation announced that it held an emergency meeting on the 19th at a hotel in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, with representatives from seven LCCs including Aero K, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, and T'way Air to discuss these matters.

At the meeting, countermeasures for the increased number of aircraft accidents following the easing of the COVID-19 situation and the subsequent rise in flight operations were discussed. In particular, the causes of a series of recent accidents such as the aircraft collision at Haneda Airport in Japan, runway incursions at Fukuoka Airport, and bird strikes were shared with the airlines. Opinions were exchanged on preventing recurrence through enhancing safety awareness among aviation personnel and conducting regular emergency preparedness training.

Additionally, Korea Airports Corporation requested airlines to strengthen passenger management systems and passenger guidance to prepare for large-scale abnormal flight operations caused by strong winds and heavy snowfall during winter. They agreed to cooperate in improving on-time performance by speeding up aircraft and passenger processing and identifying periodic improvements through enhanced monitoring. Special emphasis was placed on reinforcing preemptive measures to ensure smooth flight operations during the Lunar New Year holiday period, when passenger concentration is expected.

Furthermore, in celebration of this year's 'Visit Korea Year,' various collaborative measures to attract customers to regional airports were also discussed. Yoon Hyung-jung, President of Korea Airports Corporation, stated, "We will prioritize safety so that customers can travel with peace of mind by joining forces with airlines. At the same time, we will make every effort to provide the highest level of air service."

From the left, Lee Jeong-seok, Head of Management Planning Division at Jeju Air; Jo Jin-man, CEO of Air Seoul; Kang Byung-ho, CEO of Aero K; Jeong Hong-geun, CEO of T'way Air; Yoon Hyung-joong, President of Korea Airports Corporation; Jo Jung-seok, CEO of Eastar Jet; Yoon Joon-wook, Head of Management Strategy Division at Jin Air; Ahn Byung-seok, CEO of Air Busan (Photo by Korea Airports Corporation)

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