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LCC announces long-haul Asia-Europe route – Aviation Business News

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LCC announces long-haul Asia-Europe route – Aviation Business News

T’way Air, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, announces new direct flights from Rome to Seoul (Incheon),

Flights will be operated with Airbus A330-200, featuring 246 seats, including 18 in ‘Business Saver’ class. Passengers in both classes will enjoy two complimentary meals each way.

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“We are excited to introduce a new direct flight from Rome to Seoul, linking these two vibrant cities,” said Hong-Geun Jeong, the Chief Executive Officer at T’way Air. “This new route will facilitate exchanges between Korea and Italy. We hope our Italian customers will enjoy the exciting opportunities Seoul offers when planning their next vacation.”

“We extend the warmest welcome to T’way Air as a new airline for Rome Fiumicino airport,” said Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer of Aeroporti di Roma. “This new flight to Seoul will further contribute to the differentiation of the offer on a key route. In addition to its strategic importance in terms of connection between Italy and Asia, Seoul represents one of the most relevant intercontinental markets in the Far East for Rome, with a traffic growth on the first 7 months of the year standing at +24% if compared to 2023”.

In May of this year, T’way Air made its inaugural flight to Zagreb, Croatia as its first destination in Europe and on August 28 will inaugurate the Paris – Seoul flight.

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