South Korea's affordable low-cost carrier for leisure travelers.
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Jin Air is a South Korean low-cost carrier established as a subsidiary of Korean Air and its parent conglomerate Hanjin Group. Founded in 2008, the airline operates domestic routes within South Korea as well as international routes across Asia and the Pacific.
The airline is headquartered in Seoul and primarily operates out of Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport. Jin Air focuses on leisure and budget-conscious travelers, offering competitively priced fares on popular holiday routes to destinations in Japan, Southeast Asia, China, and Pacific island destinations.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Korean Air, Jin Air benefits from shared resources and infrastructure while maintaining its own brand identity as a low-cost carrier. The airline has grown steadily since its founding and remains one of South Korea's prominent budget airlines.
Hubs & network
Jin Air operates primarily from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Fleet
Jin Air operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Jin Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Korean Air and the Hanjin Group.
- ›The airline launched its first flight in July 2008.
- ›Jin Air operates international routes to destinations in Japan, Southeast Asia, China, and Guam.
- ›The airline uses the IATA code LJ and ICAO code JNA with callsign 'Jin Air'.
- ›Jin Air is one of the largest low-cost carriers in South Korea by passenger volume.
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