T'way Begins 737-8 Operations
After placing an order for the 737 MAX in 2017, the airline has finally put the type into service.
After placing an order for the 737 MAX in 2017, the airline has finally put the type into service.
DALLAS - T'way Air (TW), a low-cost airline based in South Korea, has commenced operations with its first Boeing 737-8, which it received on December 24, 2022.
According to the carrier, the aircraft has 189 seats, each of which has a USB charging port and is equipped to hold a passenger's mobile devices. The aircraft is leased from AerCap and has the registration HL8513.
The carrier is currently flying the -8 on the Seoul Gimpo (GMB) to Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS) route. However, TW adds that the additional range of the -8 will enable it to fly to farther-off locations like Singapore, Indonesia, and Central Asia.
By the end of the month, TW will receive its second -8. The airline placed an order for the 737 MAX back in December 2017 to allow for network expansion. It currently has a further seven airframes on order.
T'way started life as Hansung Airlines back in 2005. In August 2010, it rebranded as T'way Air. Currently, its fleet consists of three A330-300s and 26 737-800s. In December 2022, it entered the long-haul market, launching flights from Seoul (ICN) to Sydney (SYD).
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