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South Korea's regional low-cost carrier connecting Busan and beyond.
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Busan, Republic of Korea
Air Busan is a South Korean low-cost carrier headquartered in Busan, the country's second-largest city. Founded in 2007 and commencing operations in 2008, the airline was established as a regional carrier to serve routes out of Gimhae International Airport, with Asiana Airlines holding a major ownership stake.
The airline primarily operates domestic routes within South Korea as well as short- to medium-haul international routes across Northeast and Southeast Asia, including destinations in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. It has grown steadily since its founding to become one of South Korea's prominent budget carriers.
Air Busan focuses on providing affordable air travel while maintaining safety and service standards, competing in a market alongside other Korean low-cost carriers such as Jeju Air, Jin Air, and T'way Air.
Hubs & network
Air Busan's primary hub is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, with additional operations from Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Fleet
Air Busan operates a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A320ceo, A321ceo, and A321neo variants.
Notable facts
- ›Asiana Airlines is a major shareholder of Air Busan, having held a controlling stake since the airline's founding.
- ›Air Busan commenced commercial operations in October 2008.
- ›The airline serves as a key regional carrier for Busan, South Korea's largest port city.
- ›Air Busan has expanded its international network to include destinations across Japan, China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
- ›The carrier is one of several low-cost airlines that emerged in South Korea during the mid-2000s liberalization of the aviation market.
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