SAN FRANCISCO- Air Premia (YP) has commenced operations for flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Seoul Incheon (ICN), expanding its connectivity between the Americas and Korea with four weekly flights.
This new route is Air Premia’s third direct link between the continental United States and Korea, following the successful launches in Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK).
Air Premia Seoul to San Francisco Flight
The inaugural ceremony for the San Francisco-Incheon route was held at San Francisco International Airport on May 17 at 1:30 pm local time, with Air Premia CEO Yoo Myung-sub and other notable guests in attendance.
Flights on the San Francisco-Incheon route are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Departures from San Francisco International Airport are at 3:00 pm local time, arriving at Incheon International Airport at 7:50 pm the following day.
The return flights leave Incheon International Airport at 5:30 pm local time, arriving at San Francisco International Airport at 12:30 pm.
Strong Demand and Network
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s aviation information portal, Air Premia transported over 671,500 passengers last year, with over 229,300 on the Los Angeles and New York routes alone. This accounts for 11.6% of the total passengers carried by national carriers, providing new travel options across the Americas.
Additionally, Air Premia has increased its Los Angeles flights to a daily schedule and introduced occasional flights to Honolulu (HNL), further expanding its network in the Americas. This increase in flights is expected to significantly boost cargo operations, particularly with the use of belly cargo.
Nearly 60% of last year’s cargo revenue came from operations in the Americas, and the new San Francisco route is anticipated to further enhance these figures.
To improve convenience for travelers to the Americas, Air Premia has joined the TSA Pre-Check program as the third national carrier, streamlining airport security procedures. Furthermore, the introduction of online check-in systems at American airports is set to enhance boarding processes.
“The Americas are Air Premia’s most important strategic route,” said CEO Yoo Myung-sub. “We plan to offer more routes and flights, providing more diverse options for Korean immigrants and local travelers heading to Korea.”
Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Also Read: US Airlines, Including American, United, Delta, and Southwest, want you to Dress Properly – Aviation A2Z
Join us on Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on Google News.
United Airlines Launching New Flights from San Francisco to Montreal
The post Air Premia Begins New Flights from Seoul to San Francisco appeared first on Aviation A2Z.