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Jin Air
진에어
IATA ICAO Call sign
LJ JNA JIN AIR
Founded2008
Fleet size20
Destinations31
Parent companyHanjin-Kal Holdings
HeadquartersGangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Key peopleWon-Tae Cho, Jung-ho Choi(CEO)[1]
Websitewww.jinair.com

Template:Contains Korean text Jin Air Co. Ltd (Korean: 진에어; RR: Jin E-eo) is a representative of Korean low-cost carrier, has grown rapidly since its inaugural flight in July of 2008. The airline is young and exciting, traits reflected in its uniform of jeans and shirt. Jin Air currently operates flights to 3 domestic cities and 28 international destinations. The carrier is set to expand further to include the ICN-HNL route in December 2015 and serves its customers with a fleet of 17 B737-800 and 3 B777-200ER of aircraft. All maintenance and trainings are carried out by Korean Air and to better utilize the belly capacity, it has commenced cargo services since November 2013.

History

Jin Air began operations in July 2008 with routes to regional destinations in Korea. In October 2009, Jin Air began flights to Macau, Guam and Bangkok.[2] The name "Jin Air" was officially announced on June 15, 2008 at an opening ceremony in Seoul.[3] It has its headquarters in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.[4] The inaugural flight was between Seoul's Gimpo International Airport and Jeju International Airport on July 17, 2008 using a Boeing 737-800.

Destinations

Hub
Future destination
Seasonal charter
Terminated destination
City Country IATA ICAO Airport Notes
Seoul Republic of Korea ICN RKSI Incheon International Airport
Seoul Republic of Korea GMP RKSS Gimpo International Airport
Busan Republic of Korea PUS RKPK Gimhae International Airport
Cheongju Republic of Korea CJJ RKTU Cheongju International Airport
Jeju Republic of Korea CJU RKPC Jeju International Airport
Fukuoka Japan FUK RJFF Fukuoka Airport
Sapporo Japan CTS RJCC New Chitose Airport
Osaka Japan KIX RJBB Kansai International Airport
Okinawa Japan OKA ROAH Naha Airport
Shanghai People's Republic of China PVG ZSPD Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Wuxi People's Republic of China WUX ZSWX Sunan Shuofang International Airport [5]
Xi'an People's Republic of China XIY ZLXY Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Hong Kong Hong Kong HKG VHHH Hong Kong International Airport
Macau Macau MFM VMMC Macau International Airport
Taipei Taiwan TPE RCTP Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Bangkok Thailand BKK VTBS Suvarnabhumi Airport
Chiang Mai Thailand CNX VTCC Chiang Mai International Airport
Phuket Thailand HKT VTSP Phuket International Airport [6]
Vientiane Laos VTE VLVT Wattay International Airport
Hanoi Vietnam HAN VVNB Noi Bai International Airport [7]
Da Nang Vietnam DAD VVDN Da Nang International Airport [8]
Cebu Philippines CEB RPVM Mactan–Cebu International Airport
Clark Philippines CRK RPLC Clark International Airport
Kalibo Philippines KLO RPVK Kalibo International Airport [9]
Kota Kinabalu Malaysia BKI WBKK Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Guam Guam GUM PGUM Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport
Saipan Northern Mariana Islands SPN PGSN Saipan International Airport begins 9 June 2016[10]
Tokyo Japan NRT RJAA Narita International Airport begins 1 July 2016[11]
Honolulu United States HNL PHNL Honolulu International Airport [12]

Codeshare Agreement

Interline Agreement

Former Destinations

City Country IATA ICAO Airport Notes
Changsha People's Republic of China CSX ZGHA Changsha Huanghua International Airport Unscheduled
Fuzhou People's Republic of China FOC ZSFZ Fuzhou Changle International Airport Unscheduled
Ningbo People's Republic of China NGB ZSNB Ningbo Lishe International Airport Unscheduled
Tokyo Japan HND RJTT Haneda International Airport Unscheduled
Yentai People's Republic of China YNT ZSYT Yantai Chaoshui International Airport Unscheduled

Fleet

Jin Air Boeing 737-800

Jin Air served 17 of B737-800 equipped with 183~189 seats, three of B777-200ER equipped with about 393 seats.

Jin Air Fleet
Aircraft Total Orders Options Passengers Notes
Y+ Y Total
Boeing 737-800 17 — — — 189 189
Boeing 777-200ER 3 — — 48 345 393 Entry in service December 2014. Transferred from Korean Air.
Total 20 0 0

See also

References

  1. ^ "News: Asia/Pacific". Airliner World. 2008-09-20. p. 23.
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea
  4. ^ "footer_copy.gif." Jin Air. Retrieved on October 9, 2010. "Address: 653-25 Deungchondong, Gangseogu, Seoul" Address in Korean: "서울강서구등촌동653-25"
  5. ^ "Wuxi Enhances International/Regional Links from late-April 2016". airlineroute. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Jin Air to Start Phuket Service from Dec 2015". Airlineroute.net. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  7. ^ "Jin Air Expands Hanoi Flights in W15". Airlineroute.net. July 13, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  8. ^ "Jin Air to Start Seoul - Da Nang Route from late-Oct 2015". Airlineroute.net. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Jin Air to Start Seoul – Kalibo Service from Dec 2015". Airlineroute.net. July 13, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  10. ^ "Jin Air Adds New Guam / Saipan Service in S16". airlineroute. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  11. ^ "Jin Air Adds Seoul Incheon – Tokyo Narita Service from July 2016". airlineroute. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Jin Air to Start Hawaii Operation from Dec 2015". Airlineroute.net. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
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