Jin Air Co., Ltd. is a South Korean low-cost airline. As of April 2018, it operates flights to six domestic cities and 26 international destinations. It launched its first long haul route, between Incheon and Honolulu, in December 2015. It has operated cargo services since November 2013.[2] Jin Air is the first widebody LCC operator in Korea.[3]
In 2018, Jin Air was South Korea's second-largest low-cost carrier, carried 3.5 million domestic and 5.4 million international passengers, and accounted for an 11% share of the domestic market and a 6% share of the international market. Jin Air's domestic traffic was also lower over the preceding three years because it has focused on the international market.[3]
History
Jin Air is headquartered in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.[4] The name "Jin Air" was officially announced on June 15, 2008, at an opening ceremony in Seoul.