This budget airline says it can cut air fares by 30%
A new South Korean budget carrier says it can help push air fares down by as much as 30% and still stay profitable in a market already crowded with 6 rivals. Aero K Airlines, backed by venture capital funds, plans to use new, fuel-efficient aircraft and a base where airport levies are at least 60% cheaper than the nation’s main hub in Seoul, chairman Kang Byung-ho said. The operator expects to get a permit this month and start services as early as April as the nation’s seventh LCC, he said. “We see Northeast Asia as the biggest opportunity,” Kang said. “If we do everything correctly, we think we can bring the cost structure down.” Rising wealth is encouraging more South Koreans to explore Japanese resorts and splurge at luxury shopping in Hong Kong, spawning more budget airlines. <br/>
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This budget airline says it can cut air fares by 30%
A new South Korean budget carrier says it can help push air fares down by as much as 30% and still stay profitable in a market already crowded with 6 rivals. Aero K Airlines, backed by venture capital funds, plans to use new, fuel-efficient aircraft and a base where airport levies are at least 60% cheaper than the nation’s main hub in Seoul, chairman Kang Byung-ho said. The operator expects to get a permit this month and start services as early as April as the nation’s seventh LCC, he said. “We see Northeast Asia as the biggest opportunity,” Kang said. “If we do everything correctly, we think we can bring the cost structure down.” Rising wealth is encouraging more South Koreans to explore Japanese resorts and splurge at luxury shopping in Hong Kong, spawning more budget airlines. <br/>
