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South Korean airline Air Premia is set to expand its operations in the United States with new routes to Honolulu International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport starting in 2025. The airline will utilize its fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which has grown to six as of December 2024, for these services. Currently, Air Premia operates flights from Seoul Incheon to destinations such as Tokyo Narita, Bangkok, and Los Angeles.
Air Premia plans to further expand its network next year by adding flights to Da Nang and Hong Kong early in 2025, followed by the new US routes. This expansion will be supported by the addition of three more Boeing 787s expected in 2025. Seung-shin Park, Head of Public Relations at Air Premia, emphasized the importance of fleet expansion: "Fleet expansion is crucial for growth in the aviation industry. We are developing a balanced route portfolio to enhance both customer convenience and profitability."
The airline had previously offered irregular flights to Honolulu but now aims for consistent operations on this route. An interline agreement with Alaska Airlines was announced in March, covering domestic routes within the US and extending into Central and South America. There is speculation that this codeshare agreement might also involve Hawaiian Airlines due to a recent merger between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines.
