Foreign Ministry "Arranging 290-Seat Charter Flight to Depart from UAE on the 8th"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 7th that, in consultation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is working to arrange a 290-seat Etihad Airways charter flight to depart from Abu Dhabi at noon (local time) on the 8th.

Photo of an Etihad Airways airplane.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Arab Emirates will begin conducting a demand survey among Korean nationals starting today," adding, "Passengers will be selected with priority given to critically ill patients, people with severe disabilities, pregnant women, the elderly, and infants and young children."

The cost of the ticket, at the standard fare level for this route, will be billed to passengers afterward.

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