Jeju Air adjusts after the accident and cuts 188 international flights
Jeju Air will reduce up to 15% of its operations in the first quarter of 2025, following the December 29 accident.
The South Korean low-cost airline Jeju Air, under intense scrutiny following a tragic accident on December 29 that resulted in 179 fatalities, announced a significant reduction in its operations during the first quarter of 2025. According to the Korean newspaper JoongAng Daily, the company aims to improve operational safety by cutting 10% to 15% of its flights until March.
Flight Reductions in Busan and Incheon
The airline plans to cancel 188 international flights departing from Busan, a port city in the southeast of South Korea, during the first quarter of the year. These cancellations include 78 flights on the Busan-Clark (Philippines) route between January 22 and March 30, and 110 flights on the Busan-Kaohsiung (Taiwan) route between February 3 and March 29. Additionally, Jeju Air is finalizing a broader plan that considers reducing approximately 1,900 flights in total, including those departing from Incheon, the country's main international airport.
According to information gathered by Aviacionline through Cirium, Jeju Air has around 1,400 flights per week scheduled in January of this year, representing an offering of 266,000 seats. This marks a 6.4% decline compared to January 2024.
Government Support for Victims’ Families
Following the accident of Jeju Air’s Boeing 737-800 at Muan International Airport, which left only two survivors among the 181 passengers and crew, the South Korean government continues to provide support to the victims’ families. According to the JoongAng Daily, the remains of all victims have been handed over to their families, and funerals are nearing completion.
Psychological support teams have been deployed to assist affected families and those involved in response efforts. Additionally, financial aid measures have been implemented, including the distribution of emergency subsistence funds starting Friday. The Financial Services Commission has also announced the extension of loan maturities for affected families to ease economic pressures.
The accident and its aftermath have placed Jeju Air under strict oversight, as the airline works to implement measures to prevent future tragedies and regain public trust in its operations.
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