T'way Air Expands Non-Stop Sightseeing Flights from Gimpo and Daegu Airports in May

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] T'way Air announced on the 30th that it will expand the operation of international non-landing sightseeing flights, which allow duty-free shopping without departure next month.

In response to customer needs, T'way Air will add Daegu Airport this time and expand duty-free flights to both metropolitan and regional airports. The flight schedule includes a total of 8 flights: Daegu Airport on May 22 and 29, Gimpo Airport on May 9, 16, 23, and 30, and Incheon Airport on May 19 and 29.

The flight operation involves taking off from the departure airport, circling over Fukuoka, Japan, and then returning to the airport, with a flight time of about 2 hours.

Duty-free flight tickets can be purchased from 95,300 KRW total fare on the T'way Air website and mobile web/app, and when booking, a one-way trip must be selected with the departure and arrival locations set to be the same. Non-landing duty-free flights allow duty-free shopping without departure.

T'way Air offers up to 60% discounts on some items such as liquor and cosmetics when pre-ordering duty-free products at the in-flight duty-free shop. Pre-ordering at the in-flight duty-free shop is required at least 48 hours before the flight departure.

Shinhan Tops Club members are randomly provided with one of the 100,000 KRW, 50,000 KRW, or 30,000 KRW discount coupons through the Tops Premium Coupon, and additional discount benefits such as membership upgrades and reward points are offered when using Shinra Duty Free, Lotte Duty Free, and Shinsegae Duty Free.

For detailed information on flight reservations and duty-free shop partnership benefits, please visit the T'way Air website and mobile. T'way Air stated, "We will continue thorough preparations to provide safe operations and the joy of duty-free shopping while strictly adhering to quarantine guidelines."