Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Jin Air flight evacuated over smoke in cabin

Passengers and crew members were evacuated from a Jin Air flight after smoke filled the cabin before departing from Jeju International Airport on Friday.

2026-01-02

Korean Air, 4 affiliated airlines to offer in-flight Starlink service next year

Korean Air and its four affiliated airlines said Friday they will adopt SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service on their flights starting next year.

2025-12-05

Jin Air passenger assaults flight attendant during flight

A passenger assaulted a flight attendant during an in-flight incident on Jin Air on Monday, causing them to bleed, according to the airline industry on Wednesday.

2025-11-19

Korean Air, Jeju Air and more see drop in revenue in Q3

Korean Air reported weaker-than-expected earnings in the third quarter of this year, as passenger demand recovery was offset by intensifying competition in ticket pricing and rising fixed costs. Low-cost carriers are facing even greater challenges.

2025-10-21

Jin Air jet returns to Incheon after takeoff following bird strike

A Jin Air passenger jet bound for Vietnam was forced to turn around after suffering engine damage from a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Busan.

2025-08-22

Jin Air plane bound for Okinawa returns to airport after sounds heard from engine area

A Jin Air airplane bound for Japan's Okinawa returned to its departure airport in Busan nearly 90 minutes after takeoff Tuesday, following blast sounds heard from its engine area during departure, officials said.

2025-02-25

Jin Air rakes in record $1 billion revenue in 2024

Jin Air reported a record revenue of 1.46 trillion won ($1.01 billion) in 2024, surpassing 10 million passengers for the first time.

2025-01-21

Jin Air adds Apple Pay to list of payment options

Jin Air added Apple Pay to its list of available payment services Monday, the first low-cost Korean carrier to do so.

2023-05-08

Korean Air Lines to review new distance-based mileage program

Korean Air Lines will review its new distance-based mileage program scheduled to take effect April 1, the national flag carrier announced Wednesday.

2023-02-22

Low-cost carriers reap rewards of restrictions rollback

Low-cost carriers (LCCs) enjoyed a strong fourth quarter thanks to a rising number of travelers to Japan amid lifted restrictions.

2023-02-09