Eastar Jet
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Eastar Jet is a low-cost airline with its headquarters on the second floor of Yangseo B/D in Banghwa 2-dong
, Gangseo-gu
, Seoul
, South Korea
. On January 7, 2009, Eastarjet made its maiden flight from Gimpo International Airport(RKSS) to Jeju International Airport(RKPC). Now, it operates services to regional destinations such as Cheongju(RKTU) and Gunsan(RKJK). Its main base is Gimpo International Airport
, with a hub at Jeju International Airport
, Seoul.. Eastar Jet is a scheduled airline headquartered in Seoul near Gimpo Airport. It is part of the KIC Group. (New Name ; Eastar Group). The airline provides short and long-haul services mostly to leisure destinations from its four bases at Seoul
, Gunsan
, Cheongju
and Jeju
.
. In the next five months, the airline launched its second route - Cheongju-Jeju on June 12, 2009. Six months after, on December 24, 2009, Eastar Jet launched its first international flight from Incheon to Kota Kinabalu
, Malaysia. Within two years of operating commercial flights, the airline reached the 1 million mark in passenger carried on January 6, 2010. On April 17, 2010, Eastar Jet launched its Phuket, Thailand route.
Eastar Jet holds the highest Load Factor(about 86% average) in 2009 in the Gimpo-Jeju route among domestic airlines in South Korea beating major airlines such as Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. In April 2009, the Korea Consumer Satisfaction Board announced that Eastar Jet took the first ranking in the best service of scheduling & operation and cabin service.
, and to other destinations in China, Japan, and Russia
.
Eastar Jet's Gunsan hub is one of the airports in Asia being considered a secondary hub for a Southern Asian affiliate, Eastar Jet for one-stop flights to Southeast Asia.
The average fleet age is (as of 12 June 2010) 8.4 years.
Eastar Jet chose a single aircraft type fleet which allows for greater efficiency in maintenance and support of the low-cost structure. And when it comes to selecting this single aircraft fleet, Eastar Jet has opted for new generation Boeing 737-600/700
, taking a cue from the successful single operating type model pioneered by Southwest Airlines
and EasyJet. Boeing 737NG
will allow for safe, comfortable and efficient flying and are ideally suited for short to medium haul flights in Korean conditions. The first aircraft delivery, a nine year old 737-600 took place in November 2008 from Flyglobespan, and the next are 737-700 from EasyJet. The airline plans to have a fleet of 10 aircraft by the end of 2010.
Banghwa-dong
Banghwa-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangseo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Eastarjet has its headquarters in Banghwa 2-dong.-External links:* at the Gangseo-gu official website...
, Gangseo-gu
Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Gangseo-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the south side of the Han River. Gimpo Airport is in Gonghang-dong, where many flights fly to cities like Busan, Jeju, and Gwangju....
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. On January 7, 2009, Eastarjet made its maiden flight from Gimpo International Airport(RKSS) to Jeju International Airport(RKPC). Now, it operates services to regional destinations such as Cheongju(RKTU) and Gunsan(RKJK). Its main base is Gimpo International Airport
Gimpo International Airport
Gimpo International Airport , commonly known as Gimpo Airport , is located in the far western end of Seoul and was the main international airport for Seoul and South Korea before it was replaced by Incheon International Airport in 2001...
, with a hub at Jeju International Airport
Jeju International Airport
Jeju International Airport Revised Romanization of Korean; Jeju Gukje Gonghang, McCune-Reischauer; Cheju Kukche Konghang) is the 3rd largest in South Korea, just behind Gimpo Airport in Seoul and Incheon Airport in Incheon. It is located in the city of Jeju...
, Seoul.. Eastar Jet is a scheduled airline headquartered in Seoul near Gimpo Airport. It is part of the KIC Group. (New Name ; Eastar Group). The airline provides short and long-haul services mostly to leisure destinations from its four bases at Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, Gunsan
Gunsan
Gunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located on the south bank of the Geum River just upstream from its exit into the Yellow Sea. Gunsan is served by frequent railway service on the Gunsan Line from Iksan. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway.Kunsan Air Base...
, Cheongju
Cheongju
Cheongju is the capital city of Chungcheongbuk-do , South Korea. The city is divided into two wards , Heungdeok-gu and Sangdang-gu .-History:...
and Jeju
Jeju
Jeju may refer to:*Jeju-do, a province of South Korea** Jeju-do, the main island of Jeju-do**Jeju City, the biggest city on Jeju-do and capital of Jeju-do**Jeju dog, a dog native to Jeju-do...
.
History
Eastar Jet was established on October 26, 2007 and acquired its Air Operator's Certificate the following year on August 6, 2008. On December 9, 2008, it launched its trial flight and in less than a month on January 7 2009, Eastar Jet launched its first commercial flight from Seoul to Jeju with a Boeing 737Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
. In the next five months, the airline launched its second route - Cheongju-Jeju on June 12, 2009. Six months after, on December 24, 2009, Eastar Jet launched its first international flight from Incheon to Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount...
, Malaysia. Within two years of operating commercial flights, the airline reached the 1 million mark in passenger carried on January 6, 2010. On April 17, 2010, Eastar Jet launched its Phuket, Thailand route.
Eastar Jet holds the highest Load Factor(about 86% average) in 2009 in the Gimpo-Jeju route among domestic airlines in South Korea beating major airlines such as Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. In April 2009, the Korea Consumer Satisfaction Board announced that Eastar Jet took the first ranking in the best service of scheduling & operation and cabin service.
Routes
- JejuJeju International AirportJeju International Airport Revised Romanization of Korean; Jeju Gukje Gonghang, McCune-Reischauer; Cheju Kukche Konghang) is the 3rd largest in South Korea, just behind Gimpo Airport in Seoul and Incheon Airport in Incheon. It is located in the city of Jeju...
- CheongjuCheongjuCheongju is the capital city of Chungcheongbuk-do , South Korea. The city is divided into two wards , Heungdeok-gu and Sangdang-gu .-History:...
, twice daily - Jeju - GunsanGunsanGunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located on the south bank of the Geum River just upstream from its exit into the Yellow Sea. Gunsan is served by frequent railway service on the Gunsan Line from Iksan. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway.Kunsan Air Base...
, once daily - Jeju - Seoul-GimpoGimpo International AirportGimpo International Airport , commonly known as Gimpo Airport , is located in the far western end of Seoul and was the main international airport for Seoul and South Korea before it was replaced by Incheon International Airport in 2001...
, 13x daily - Seoul (Incheon)Incheon International AirportIncheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea, the primary airport serving the Seoul national capital area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world...
- Bangkok, ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
(4x weekly) - Seoul (Incheon)Incheon International AirportIncheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea, the primary airport serving the Seoul national capital area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world...
- Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu International AirportKota Kinabalu International Airport serves the city of Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is located about 8 km southwest of the city centre. It is the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport, handling 4.8 million passengers in 2009...
, Malaysia (4x weekly) - Seoul (Incheon) - KuchingKuching International Airport"RAF Kuching/RMAF Kuching" & "Kuching Airbase/Airfield" redirects here.Kuching International Airport is an international airport serving the entire southwestern region of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located 11 km south of Kuching city centre. The airport also shares its runway with the RMAF...
, Malaysia (seasonal, ? weekly) - Seoul (Incheon) - PhuketPhuket International AirportPhuket International Airport is an airport serving the Phuket Province of Thailand. It is located in the north of Phuket Island, 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket City. The airport plays a major role in Thailand's tourism industry, as Phuket Island is a popular resort destination...
, ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
(? weekly) - Seoul (Incheon) - SapporoNew Chitose Airport, is an airport located south southeast of Chitose and Tomakomai, Hokkaidō, Japan, serving the Sapporo metropolitan area. By land area, it is the largest airport in Hokkaidō....
, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
(4x weekly) - Seoul (Incheon) - Tokyo-NaritaNarita International Airportis an international airport serving the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. It is located east of Tokyo Station and east-southeast of Narita Station in the city of Narita, and the adjacent town of Shibayama....
, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
(daily) - Seoul (Incheon) - Zhangjiajie, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
(? weekly)
Plans
The airline is planning to fly to Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
, and to other destinations in China, Japan, and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
Eastar Jet's Gunsan hub is one of the airports in Asia being considered a secondary hub for a Southern Asian affiliate, Eastar Jet for one-stop flights to Southeast Asia.
Fleet
The Eastar Jet fleet includes the following aircraft (as of 12 June 2010):| Aircraft | Total | Passengers (Economy) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-600 Boeing 737 Next Generation The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 after the introduction of the -300/-400/-500 Classic series. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners... |
1 | 131 | The only 736 (HL7781) in their fleet. Ex-Flyglobespan Flyglobespan Flyglobespan was a British low-cost airline based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It formerly operated scheduled services from 5 airports across the UK and Ireland to destinations in Europe, North America, North Africa and South Africa. Its main bases were Glasgow International Airport, Edinburgh Airport... aircraft. |
| Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737 Next Generation The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 after the introduction of the -300/-400/-500 Classic series. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners... |
5 | 149 | B 737-73Vs. All ex-EasyJet EasyJet EasyJet Airline Company Limited is a British airline headquartered at London Luton Airport. It carries more passengers than any other United Kingdom-based airline, operating domestic and international scheduled services on 500 routes between 118 European, North African, and West Asian airports... aircraft. |
The average fleet age is (as of 12 June 2010) 8.4 years.
Eastar Jet chose a single aircraft type fleet which allows for greater efficiency in maintenance and support of the low-cost structure. And when it comes to selecting this single aircraft fleet, Eastar Jet has opted for new generation Boeing 737-600/700
Boeing 737 Next Generation
The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 after the introduction of the -300/-400/-500 Classic series. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners...
, taking a cue from the successful single operating type model pioneered by Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. is an American low-cost airline based in Dallas, Texas. Southwest is the largest airline in the United States, based upon domestic passengers carried,...
and EasyJet. Boeing 737NG
Boeing 737 Classic
The Boeing 737 Classic is the name given to the -300/-400/-500 series of the Boeing 737 following the introduction of the -600/-700/-800/-900 series. They are short- to medium- range, narrow-body jet airliners produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The Classic series was introduced as the 'new...
will allow for safe, comfortable and efficient flying and are ideally suited for short to medium haul flights in Korean conditions. The first aircraft delivery, a nine year old 737-600 took place in November 2008 from Flyglobespan, and the next are 737-700 from EasyJet. The airline plans to have a fleet of 10 aircraft by the end of 2010.