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Eastar Jet

Eastar Jet (Korean: 이스타항공) is a South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) with its headquarters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. It has led to the popularisation of air travel by offering reasonable prices since its establishment in 2007.  Eastar Jet launched its first commercial flight from Seoul to Jeju with a Boeing 737. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the number of domestic passengers of Eastar Jet between January and October 2024 was 2.2 million and 1.48 million international passengers.

Eastar Jet is striving to become a more perfect airline by realising customer satisfaction with 'safety' and 'convenience' as its core values.

Under the slogan 'Exciting Flying', Eastar Jet is making it possible for more people to enjoy an easy and convenient experience from start to finish of their trip.

With reasonable prices that are in line with the nature of a low-cost airline, Eastar Jet allows more people to travel easily, and based on leading IT technology, it allows anyone to experience an easy and comfortable flight from reservation to boarding without difficulty.

Eastar Jet prioritises passenger comfort and a pleasant environment. Its Economy Class is designed to enhance your journey, offering above-average seat comfort for an LCC, alongside wide, comfortable seating, ample overhead storage, and personal lighting. Maintaining a high standard of cabin cleanliness and presentation, Eastar Jet caters to diverse travel needs with three distinct fare types:

Event Fare is the seat which is bought during a flight which does not have any baggage allowance for checked-in luggage, seat assignment, meal, and all services can be availed at an extra cost. Cancellation and changes to the ticket cannot be made.

Discount Fare is a ticket which allows passengers with a baggage allowance of 15kg for domestic and international flights. Passengers can access meals, seat selection at an additional cost.

Regular Fare is the most flexible ticket, which allows the passenger to purchase in-flight meals and make changes to the ticket with no additional cost. The passengers are allowed 15kg of checked luggage in this fare.

In addition, Eastar Jet, which has the highest proportion of new aircraft among domestic airlines, allows you to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant flight on board.

As of June 2025, Eastar Jet's modern fleet consists of the following aircraft: 10 Boeing 737-800 and 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Passengers can enjoy a variety of satisfactory Korean/Asian-style food choices through the convenient buy-on-board or pre-order meal service. For added enjoyment, WiFi streaming In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) is available on select aircraft.

The cabin staff are noted for their efficient service, ensuring a smooth and well-managed flight experience. Their focused approach contributes to the airline's overall operational effectiveness.

Eastar Jet continuously provides services that are safe, easy, and convenient for everyone, and will leap forward as an airline that is loved by customers.

Eastar Jet is certified by Skytrax as a 3-Star Low-Cost Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes cabin comfort, baggage/seat charges, buy onboard food & beverages, cabin cleanliness, and service rating covers cabin and ground staff.