April 24, 2024
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Chinese budget airline awaiting approval on new North Korea service

If approved, entry of budget airline to North Korea market will increase seat capacity by 720 seats

Chinese budget airline Spring Airlines is awaiting government approval to launch non-stop service between Shanghai Pudong airport and Pyongyang, the China Aviation Daily news service said on Friday.

If approved the airline will reportedly commence a four-times per week service on the Shanghai-Pyongyang route, which using Airbus A320 aircraft, would increase airline capacity into North Korea by 720 seats each direction.

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