Jeju Air boosts seats to China as Gen Z, solo travelers surge
Jeju Air is increasing the number of seats it offers on flights to China due to a significant rise in passenger demand, particularly from younger travelers and solo tourists. This surge in demand is pushing up load factors across the airline's network, indicating that more seats are being filled than usual. The increase in seats on China routes is a response to this growing trend, which is expected to have a positive impact on the airline's operations and revenue.
Read the source report: The Korea Times
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