Seoul: One in 4 trips run by South Korean airline companies in 2014 experienced hold-ups in trip separations or arrivals, federal government information revealed onMonday According to the transportation ministry information sent to the workplace ofRep Ahn Tae- jun of the primary resistance Democratic Party, the ordinary hold-up price for residential and worldwide trips run by 10 residential airline companies in 2024 stood at 25.7 percent, records Yonhap information company.
According to ministry standards, a trip is thought about postponed if it gets here or leaves greater than 15 mins past its scheduled time. Of the 678,489 trips run by South Korean airline companies in 2014, 174,078 were videotaped as postponed.
The ministry associated in 2014âs high hold-up price to greater worldwide trips resulting in better flight terminal blockage, along with regular disturbance and airspace limitations on worldwide trip courses.
Among worldwide paths, Air Seoul had the highest possible hold-up price of 46.6 percent, adhered to by Eastar Jet with 38 percent and Jin Air with 35.4 percent. For residential paths, Tâway Air had the highest possible hold-up price of 31.3 percent, adhered to by Air Seoul.
.
.
Meanwhile,Korean Air, South Koreaâs leading air provider, stated onMonday it has actually been called the most effective airline company of 2025 by Airline Ratings, a respected Australia- based air travel and traveling magazine.
Korean Air was placedNo 1 in a detailed assessment of over 350 airline companies around the world based upon numerous requirements, consisting of security, item scores, traveler evaluations, fleet age and ecological dedication.
.
.
Airline Ratings commended Korean Airâs cheap airfare experience, highlighting the roomy seat setups in contrast to various other airline companies and alert onboard solution.
.
.
The assessment additionally kept in mind Korean Airâs detailed services on its long-haul paths, together with boosted eating and extensive in-flight enjoyment choices, according to the business.
.
.
âKorean Airâs delivery of exceptional service across all cabin classes, from economy to premium, is backed by continuous investment in next-generation aircraft and fleet modernisation,â Airline Ratings CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSharon Petersen stated.