24 July, 2018: Jeju Air, a South Korean low-cost airline has taken delivery of its first direct-buy Next-Generation 737-800 airplane. With this delivery Jeju Air will become the first low-cost carrier (LCC) in the country to own and operate a next-generation 737-800.
"This milestone delivery marks the beginning of a new era for Jeju Air as we continue to revolutionize Korea's dynamic commercial aviation industry," said Seok-Joo Lee, President and CEO of Jeju Air. "Owning and operating our own airplanes will further differentiate Jeju Air and our local competitors. We are fully prepared to introduce this new airplane into our expanding fleet and they will play an integral role in our growth strategy."
This delivery marks the first of three next-generation 737-800s the airline has on order with Boeing. The all-Boeing carrier currently operates a fleet of 34 next-generation 737-800 airplanes.