KOTA KINABALU: South Korean-based low-cost airline T'way Air has marked its first-ever direct flight from Incheon to Kota Kinabalu, boosting international connectivity to Sabah.
The flight, which carried 188 passengers from Incheon, strengthened links between South Korea and the state, which continues to see growing numbers of international visitors through direct flights.
Currently, Sabah is connected to 10 international cities, namely Singapore, Bandar Seri Begawan, Taipei, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Incheon, Busan and Manila. The debut of T'way Air's direct flight is expected to boost this trend and build even stronger tourism linkages between the two destinations, Bangkuai added.
T'way Air, which began as Hansung Airlines, is among the largest South Korean low-cost carrier in the international market.In addition to the T'way Air flight, Sabah is expected to receive more direct flights in the coming months.
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