The CNMI\u2019s three main South Korean airlines have officially resumed regular flight services as of last week and have already brought in hundreds of tourists. <\/p>\n
In a brief interview with Marianas Visitors Authority managing director Priscilla Iakopo, she said that, as of Jan. 27, all three South Korean airlines that regularly fly to the CNMI\u2014Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, and T\u2019Way Air\u2014have resumed daily scheduled flights. <\/p>\n
\u201cAll three airlines have resumed starting Jan. 27. That\u2019s because it\u2019s the Lunar New Year holiday period for Korea,\u201d Iakopo said. <\/p>\n
Although the South Korean government has imposed a restriction on local airlines to only accommodate up 70% of its regular load factor, the CNMI saw an influx of tourists on Jan. 29. <\/p>\n
Iakopo explained that all three airlines managed to fill up their 70%, which is roughly 370 seats each. <\/p>\n
\u201cTake into consideration that Korea has implemented a restriction on load factor that the airlines can only fill up their seats up to 70%. \u2026For Jan. 29, we have seen an influx of tourists with Asiana, Jeju, and T\u2019way filling up their seats up to the 70%,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Currently, because all tourists coming in are required to be vaccinated, they are welcome to stay at any hotel of their choice as long as they adhere to COVID-19 entry protocols. <\/p>\n
Earlier last month, T\u2019way Air suspended its two flights a week schedule until Jan. 28. In addition, Jeju Air stopped its Busan\u2013Saipan route since Jan. 12. <\/p>\n
Last week, both arlines began providing Incheon-based flights again. <\/p>\n
In addition, the CNMI will also see travelers from Busan, thanks to the current charter in place with Air Busan. <\/p>\n
During the January MVA board meeting, majority of the board voted in favor of subsidizing six Air Busan charter flights starting Jan. 23, which are flying in partnership with Micronesia Resort Inc., which operates the Kensington Hotel Saipan, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, and Coral Ocean Resort Saipan. <\/p>\n
The first flight arrived on Jan. 23, and the second flight came in on Jan. 30. There will be four more Air Busan charters flying into the CNMI on Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27 under this agreement. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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