Hey everyone, just saw Air Premia's added Washington Dulles to their U.S. routes. Pretty interesting move, right? They've been mostly West Coast and Hawaii so far, but now they're getting serious on the East Coast. Flights are running four times a week from Incheon, which seems like a smart way to test the waters without diving in headfirst.
They're using the Boeing 787-9 for this route, which I guess makes sense given its range and fuel efficiency. Plus, they have this 'wide premium' model going on - kind of a middle ground between budget and full-service. Seems like a neat way to attract different kinds of travelers, especially with the long flight to D.C.
I didn't realize it's been 31 years since a Korean airline added a route to Washington! That's a long time. It's not just another leisure route like Honolulu, either - D.C.'s got the whole diplomatic and business angle.
What do you guys think? Is this a smart way for Air Premia to expand in the U.S., or do you think they should focus more on their existing routes first? Also, do you think this 'wide premium' approach will catch on with flyers looking for something between budget and business class?
They're using the Boeing 787-9 for this route, which I guess makes sense given its range and fuel efficiency. Plus, they have this 'wide premium' model going on - kind of a middle ground between budget and full-service. Seems like a neat way to attract different kinds of travelers, especially with the long flight to D.C.
I didn't realize it's been 31 years since a Korean airline added a route to Washington! That's a long time. It's not just another leisure route like Honolulu, either - D.C.'s got the whole diplomatic and business angle.
What do you guys think? Is this a smart way for Air Premia to expand in the U.S., or do you think they should focus more on their existing routes first? Also, do you think this 'wide premium' approach will catch on with flyers looking for something between budget and business class?