T’way Air’s Bold step into the North American Market

In a move signaling ambitious growth, T’way Air has inaugurated its inaugural North American route, connecting Incheon, South Korea, with Vancouver, Canada. This marks a critically important milestone for the low-cost carrier (LCC) as it ventures into long-haul intercontinental flights [[3]].

Flight Details and Schedule

The Incheon-Vancouver route will be serviced by the Airbus A330-300, offering a total of 347 seats, including a business class section [[2]]. The airline will operate four weekly flights, specifically on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, catering to both tourists and business travelers.

Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) at approximately 9:05 PM, arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) around 3:25 PM. The flight duration is approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes. The return flight departs Vancouver at 5:25 PM local time, arriving back in Incheon at 9:35 PM. Vancouver is 16 hours behind Korea.

special promotional Fares

To celebrate the launch of the new Vancouver service, T’way Air is offering a special promotional event on its official website and mobile app.The promotion runs from May 14th to May 25th.

Passengers can avail of an additional 5% discount by entering the discount code ‘Canada’ when booking Incheon-Vancouver tickets. This brings the total one-way fare down to 36,900 won, inclusive of fuel surcharges and airport taxes.

Enhanced Passenger Comfort on the A330-300

The A330-300 aircraft deployed on the Vancouver route is designed to enhance passenger comfort,especially on this long-haul flight. The aircraft features a ‘Business Saver Class’ with flatbed seats, adjustable headrests and leg rests, ample legroom, power outlets, and reading lights.

Economy class seats also offer enhanced comfort with wider seat pitches, ergonomic designs, electronic device holders, and USB ports for personal entertainment. Complimentary meals are provided, with two meals for Business Saver Class passengers and one meal for Economy Class passengers.

Vancouver: A Destination of Choice

Vancouver, recognized as the third-largest city in Canada, is a coastal metropolis in northwestern North America. It boasts a variety of attractions,including:

• Stanley Park
• Granville Island
• Gastown
• Canada Place
• English Bay

Strategic Fleet Expansion and Future Routes

T’way Air’s strategic move to incorporate Airbus A330neo aircraft signals a broader ambition to expand its intercontinental network [[1]] [[3]]. The airline is considering acquiring five Airbus A330neo aircraft to replace older A330-200 models previously operated by Korean Air. This fleet upgrade could pave the way for future expansion into the western United States and Canada [[1]].

Currently, T’way air operates a mixed fleet of Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft [[3]].