SEOUL, October 28 (AJP) - Eastar Jet has become the first South Korean airline to launch direct flights between Incheon and Manado, Indonesia, which is famed for its crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and rich biodiversity.
The budget carrier began operating the new route on Oct. 26, with four weekly flights scheduled through mid-December. Starting Dec. 16, the service will increase to daily operations. Tickets and travel packages are now available through local travel agencies, the company said Tuesday.
Manado, the capital of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, is home to more than 1,300 marine species and 370 varieties of living coral, earning it a reputation as one of the world’s top three diving locations.
To mark the route’s launch, Eastar Jet signed a letter of intent on Tuesday with the provincial government of North Sulawesi to promote tourism and sustainable development in the area. The signing ceremony was attended by Lee Kyung-min, Eastar Jet’s commercial director, and Julius Selvanus, the governor of North Sulawesi.
Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate to promote tourism exchange, and support local communities through environmentally sustainable initiatives.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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