Jin Air

Jin Air Co., Ltd. (Korean: 진에어; RR: Jin E-eo) is a South Korean low-cost airline. As of April 2018 it operates flights to six domestic cities and 26 international destinations.[3] It launched its first long haul route, between Incheon and Honolulu, in December 2015. It has operated cargo services since November 2013.[4] Jin Air is the first widebody LCC operator in Korea.[5]

Jin Air
IATA ICAO Callsign
LJ JNA JIN AIR
Founded23 January 2008 (2008-01-23)
Commenced operations5 April 2008 (2008-04-05)
Hubs
Focus cities
Fleet size24
Destinations31
Parent company
Traded asKRX: 272450
HeadquartersGangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Key people
  • Choi Jeong-ho
    (CEO & Director)
  • Jung Hoon-sik
    (Managing Director & Head Operations)
  • Oh Moon-kwon
    (Managing Director, Head-Human Resource & Finance)
[2]
Websitewww.jinair.com

In 2018, Jin Air is South Korea's second-largest low-cost carrier, carried 3.5 million domestic passengers, 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's domestic traffic has also been lower over the past three years because it has focused on the international market.[5]

History

Jin Air is headquartered in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.[6] The name "Jin Air" was officially announced on June 15, 2008, at an opening ceremony in Seoul.[7]

Jin Air began operations in July 2008 with routes to regional destinations in South Korea.[8] The inaugural flight was between Seoul's Gimpo International Airport and Jeju International Airport on July 17, 2008, using a Boeing 737-800.[8] In December 2009, Jin Air began its first scheduled international flights to Bangkok.[9]

2017 initial public offering

Jin Air was the third and last company to join the Korea Exchange (KRX) by way of an initial public offering (IPO) in 2017, alongside Studio Dragon and TissueGene.

On October 30, the KRX announced that Jin Air passed the IPO preliminary approval.[10]

Jin Air had its IPO on December 8, 2017.[11]

Boeing 777 groundings

On 20 February 2021, United Airlines Flight 328, operated by a Boeing 777 powered by PW4077-112 engines performing suffered a fan blade failure shortly after takeoff. This was the third such incident with the Boeing 777 in three years and the fifth PW4000 series engine turbine blade failure in service. CAA, FAA, and JCAB grounded all Boeing 777 aircraft following advice from Boeing.

All carriers had complied with the mandatory groundings or done so voluntarily with the exception of Jin Air's four 777-200ER aircraft until the FAA issued a further airworthiness directive 4 days later.[12][13][14][15]

On 12 June 2022, Jin Air returned its first 777 to scheduled service.[16]

Destinations

As of October 2023, Jin Air flies to the following destinations:[3]

Country / Territory City Airport Notes Refs
AustraliaCairnsCairns AirportTerminated[3][17][18]
Gold CoastGold Coast Airport CharterTerminated[19]
ChinaChangshaChangsha Huanghua International Airport CharterTerminated[20]
ChengduChengdu Shuangliu International Airport CharterTerminated[21][22]
ChongqingChongqing Jiangbei International Airport CharterTerminated[21]
DalianDalian Zhoushuizi International Airport CharterTerminated[22]
FuzhouFuzhou Changle International Airport CharterTerminated[20]
GuiyangGuiyang Longdongbao International Airport CharterTerminated[23]
HangzhouHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport CharterTerminated[22]
HarbinHarbin Taiping International Airport CharterTerminated[24]
HefeiHefei Xinqiao International Airport CharterTerminated[22]
HohhotHohhot Baita International Airport CharterTerminated[22]
JiamusiJiamusi Dongjiao Airport CharterTerminated[21]
LanzhouLanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport CharterTerminated[23]
MudanjiangMudanjiang Hailang International Airport CharterTerminated[25]
NanchangNanchang Changbei International Airport CharterTerminated[22][25]
NanjingNanjing Lukou International Airport CharterTerminated[25]
NanningNanning Wuxu International Airport CharterTerminated[25][26]
NingboNingbo Lishe International Airport CharterTerminated[20]
QingdaoQingdao Liuting International Airport CharterAirport Closed[27]
ShanghaiShanghai Pudong International Airport[3]
ShijiazhuangShijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport CharterTerminated[21][22][26]
TaiyuanTaiyuan Wusu International Airport CharterTerminated[21][22]
TianjinTianjin Binhai International Airport CharterTerminated[22]
WenzhouWenzhou Longwan International Airport CharterTerminated[22]
WuxiSunan Shuofang International Airport[3]
XiamenXiamen Gaoqi International Airport CharterTerminated[22][28]
Xi'anXi'an Xianyang International Airport[3]
YanjiYanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport CharterTerminated[25][22]
YinchuanYinchuan Hedong International Airport CharterTerminated[29]
ZhengzhouZhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport CharterTerminated[22][25]
GuamHagåtñaAntonio B. Won Pat International Airport[3]
Hong KongHong KongHong Kong International Airport[3]
JapanFukuokaFukuoka Airport[3]
IshigakiNew Ishigaki Airport CharterTerminated[30]
KitakyushuKitakyushu Airport[3][31]
KushiroKushiro Airport CharterTerminated[22]
MiyazakiMiyazaki Airport CharterTerminated[32]
NagoyaChubu Centrair International Airport[3][33]
NahaNaha Airport[3]
NiigataNiigata Airport CharterTerminated[25]
OmitamaIbaraki Airport CharterTerminated[34]
OsakaKansai International Airport[3]
SagaSaga Airport CharterTerminated[32]
SapporoNew Chitose Airport[3]
TokyoNarita International Airport[3][35]
LaosVientianeWattay International AirportSeasonal[3]
MacauMacauMacau International Airport[3]
MalaysiaJohor BahruSenai International AirportTerminated[3][36][37]
Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu International Airport[3]
Northern Mariana IslandsSaipanSaipan International AirportTerminated[3][38]
PhilippinesCebuMactan–Cebu International Airport[3]
ClarkClark International Airport[3]
KaliboKalibo International AirportSuspended[3]
South KoreaBusanGimhae International Airport[3][39]
CheongjuCheongju International Airport[3]
DaeguDaegu International Airport[3][39]
GunsanGunsan Airport[40]
GwangjuGwangju Airport[3][39]
JejuJeju International Airport[3][39]
PohangPohang Gyeongju Airport[41]
SacheonSacheon Airport[42]
SeoulGimpo International AirportHub[3][39]
Incheon International AirportHub[3]
UlsanUlsan Airport[43]
WonjuWonju Airport[44]
YangyangYangyang International AirportTerminated[3][45]
YeosuYeosu Airport[3][46]
TaiwanTaichungTaichung International Airport CharterTerminated[32]
TaipeiTaoyuan International Airport[3]
ThailandBangkokSuvarnabhumi Airport[3]
Chiang MaiChiang Mai International Airport[47]
PattayaU-Tapao International Airport CharterTerminated[32]
PhuketPhuket International AirportSeasonal[3]
United StatesHonoluluDaniel K. Inouye International AirportTerminated[3]
VietnamDa NangDa Nang International Airport[3]
HanoiNoi Bai International Airport[3]
Nha TrangCam Ranh International Airport[47]
Phu QuocPhu Quoc International AirportBegins 24 December 2023[3][48]

Codeshare agreements

Interline agreements

Fleet

Current fleet

As of April 2023, Jin Air operates an all-Boeing fleet composed of the following aircraft:[55][56]

Jin Air fleet
Aircraft In service Orders Passengers Notes
C Y+ Y Total
Boeing 737-800 19 — — — 183 183
189 189
Boeing 737-900 3[57] — 8 — 180 188 [58][59]
Boeing 737 MAX 8 1 — — — 189 189
Boeing 777-200ER 4 — — 48 345 393
Total 27 —

Retired fleet

Jin Air previously operated the following aircraft:[55][60][61][62]

Jin Air retired fleet
Aircraft Total Introduced Retired Notes
Boeing 737-800 10 2008 2022 Former Korean Air aircraft.

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