T'way Air's Gimpo-Taiwan Routes a Hit... Load Factor Reaches Up to 97% in Q1

Average Load Factor on Taiwan Routes Surpasses 95%
Urban Accessibility Drives Passenger Demand

T'way Air's Gimpo-to-Taiwan routes have achieved commercial success thanks to their excellent urban accessibility. By effectively absorbing both leisure and business demand between Korea and Taiwan, the airline has maintained an impressive average load factor of around 95%.

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According to T'way Air on May 21, the airline's current routes from Gimpo to Songshan (Taipei) and Kaohsiung recorded load factors of 95% and 93%, respectively, last year. In the first quarter of this year, as passenger demand further increased, the Songshan route posted a 97% load factor, while the Kaohsiung route reached 95%.

Balanced inbound and outbound demand from both Korea and Taiwan was observed. In the first quarter of this year, among all passengers on the Gimpo-Songshan route, approximately 48% were Korean nationals and about 46% were Taiwanese nationals. On the Gimpo-Kaohsiung route, Korean nationals accounted for about 44%, with Taiwanese nationals making up around 53%. The steady growth in the number of Taiwanese tourists visiting Korea, driven by the popularity of K-content and shopping, along with Gimpo Airport's convenient urban accessibility, are seen as key factors behind the stable passenger flow.

Looking at the flight schedules by route, the Gimpo-Songshan route operates four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday), departing from Gimpo International Airport at 11:20 a.m. and arriving at Taipei Songshan Airport at around 1:00 p.m. local time. The return flight departs at about 2:00 p.m. local time and arrives back at Gimpo Airport at roughly 5:25 p.m. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. Both airports offer excellent city access and streamlined passenger movement, making the route highly popular among business travelers on short trips and individual travelers alike.

The Gimpo-Kaohsiung route, which serves as a major travel hub in southern Taiwan, also operates four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday), departing Gimpo Airport at 10:50 a.m. and arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time. The return flight leaves Kaohsiung at 1:45 p.m. local time and arrives at Gimpo Airport at about 5:40 p.m., with a flight duration of around 2 hours and 55 minutes. Kaohsiung continues to attract stable demand from travelers who prefer a more relaxed trip, thanks to its mild climate, culinary delights, and diverse tourist content.

In addition to its Gimpo routes, T'way Air operates a total of eight routes to Taiwan, including Incheon-Taichung, Incheon-Kaohsiung, Daegu-Taipei, Busan-Kaohsiung, Jeju-Taipei, and Jeju-Kaohsiung, enabling the airline to respond flexibly to market demand. Meanwhile, T'way Air recently confirmed at its shareholders' meeting that it will change its company name to "Trinity Airlines." The new name will be officially adopted once approval is received from relevant authorities in Korea and abroad.

A T'way Air representative commented, "Our Taiwan routes continue to see steady demand from both leisure and business travelers, as well as inbound passengers," adding, "We will continue to strive to provide efficient and convenient flight schedules based on customer preferences and demand."

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