A Sharp Increase from Last Year... Air Busan Surpasses 30,000 Passengers on Japan Routes During June Bridge Holidays

150 Flights Operated, Over 5,000 More Passengers Than Last Year

Air Busan (CEO Doo Seongkuk) announced on the 12th that more than 30,000 passengers traveled between Korea and Japan using Air Busan during the four-day long weekend.

According to Air Busan’s analysis of boarding rates during this period, a total of about 30,800 passengers used Air Busan’s Japan routes from the 6th to the 9th. This is an increase of about 15,000 compared to the same period in 2019, and about 5,000 more than the same period in 2023, when pent-up demand for travel exploded after being suppressed by COVID-19.

Interest in travel to Japan remains strong, and the number of travelers visiting Japan continued steadily during this holiday period. Over the four days, Air Busan operated 150 flights to Japan, recording a high average boarding rate in the mid-90% range. Among the Japan routes, the Fukuoka route, which has a relatively short travel time, was the most popular.

An Air Busan representative said, "When travelers plan overseas trips during holidays, Japan has become one of the top destinations due to its geographical proximity and the continued weak yen. As we expect even more passengers during the upcoming summer peak season, we will do our best to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for all Air Busan customers."

Air Busan currently operates five routes to Japan from Gimhae Airport?Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, Sapporo, and Matsuyama?and four routes from Incheon Airport?Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, and Sapporo.

Air Busan A321neo aircraft.

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