New South Korean carrier KAIR Airlines orders eight A320s

KAIR Airlines selected (13-Mar-2017) the A320 family to launch its new low cost operation, with a firm order for eight A320ceo. The new airline will be based in Cheongju and will focus primarily on services to international destinations in North East Asia. It expects to commence low cost international operations in 2018. KAIR Airlines representative director and chairman Byung Ho Kang stated: "We see enormous potential for the development of a low cost model linking central South Korea with destinations in China, Taiwan and Japan... KAIR Airlines will focus on point-to-point services at low fares while offering passengers a modern and fun product offering. Brand new A320 aircraft will be perfect for our business model and customers". [more - original PR]