Air Seoul's 'Mint Pass' slashes fares to Japan

South Korean low-cost carrier Air Seoul has introduced an annual pass that slashes fares on flights to Japan by up to 75%. Air Seoul's "Mint Pass" offers discounts from 67 to 75%, the Asiana Airlines subsidiary said Wednesday. The deal name refers to the airline's livery colour. The airline, with destinations in Japan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Guam, has been targeting niche markets in Japan. The Mint Pass deals are limited to Yonago, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Shizuoka, Toyama, Nagasaki and Ube. For three roundtrips, the "Mint Pass J1," originally 600,000 won ($560), is available for 199,000 won. The "J2," for five roundtrips, is down from 1m won to 299,900 won, while the "J3," for seven roundtrips, has been slashed from 1.4m won to 399,000 won. The deals can be purchased by submitting a registration form downloadable from the airline's site, starting Wednesday. The Mint Pass can be used anytime between May 1, 2018 and Apr. 30, 2019.<br/>