What Happened
South Korean Low-Cost Carrier Cuts Routes And Costs
Jin Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier, has postponed the start dates of newly hired cabin crew members to late September or early October due to surging fuel costs. The airline has also cut 176 flights across 22 routes in two months and suspended annual safety incentive payments for employees. Other budget carriers, such as Jeju Air and T’way Air, are introducing unpaid leave programs for cabin crew members. The South Korean government is closely monitoring the situation, warning of potential industry-wide employment adjustments if route reductions continue. This development was first reported by AeroTime.