Korean Air announced on January 19 that it will operate special mileage-exclusive flights on its domestic route connecting Seoul and Jeju island next month to meet Lunar New Year holiday travel demand. The Gimpo-Jeju flights will run from February 13 to 19, with two flights each day. This comes as the airline encourages mileage use during the integration of its system with Asiana Airlines amid their merger, with full schedules available on the Korean Air website and mobile app.
Korean Air announced on January 19, 2026, that it will introduce special flights redeemable only with miles on the Jeju route during the Lunar New Year holiday. These domestic flights connect Seoul's Gimpo International Airport to Jeju International Airport, operating two flights per day from February 13 to 19, totaling 14 flights. A Korean Air official stated, "We decided to add special flights on the high-demand Gimpo-Jeju route to provide customers with more travel options over the Lunar New Year holiday." The official added, "We will continue expanding opportunities for customers to make greater use of their mileage benefits."
This initiative encourages mileage redemption as the airline integrates its system with Asiana Airlines Inc. during their organizational merger. Korean Air, South Korea's flag carrier, has been promoting mileage use following its acquisition of Asiana to enhance customer convenience through unified policies. Jeju, the country's premier resort island, sees surging domestic travel demand during the holiday. Reservations can be made via the Korean Air website and mobile app, with quick procedures recommended after checking mileage balances.
The special flights are expected to help maintain customer loyalty post-merger and boost competition in the domestic aviation market.
