Air Premia
Air Premia links Seoul with North America and Asia using Boeing 787-9 service, premium economy seating, and cargo support.
Company Overview
Air Premia is a South Korean hybrid service carrier based in Seoul and operating from Incheon International Airport. IATA lists Air Premia Inc. as a Korea-based member airline with IATA designator YP and ICAO code APZ. Its network focuses on long-haul North America routes and intra-Asia flying from Seoul, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, New York/Newark, Washington D.C., Bangkok, Da Nang, Hong Kong, and Tokyo Narita. The airline uses Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with Wide Premium and Economy cabins and also offers belly-cargo products through Air Premia Cargo.
Leadership & Employees
Key Leadership:
- CEO: Myungsub Yoo
Equipment & Technology
Air Premia's fleet is centered on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which the airline positions for medium- and long-haul flying with carbon-composite structure, improved cabin humidity, reduced noise, and long range. The carrier's aircraft page lists Wide Premium and Economy cabin layouts with 309-, 320-, 326-, and 344-seat variants. Routesonline describes the fleet as solely B787-9, while Planespotters listed nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft and an average fleet age of eight years in April 2026.
Fleet Composition:
Total Aircraft: 9
| Aircraft Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boeing 787-9 | 9 |
Average Fleet Age: 8 years
Warehouses & Logistics Hubs
Air Premia Cargo supports belly-cargo transportation on passenger aircraft, with product tiers for standard, priority, express, special, and temperature-sensitive shipments. The company's 2025 transport update reported 34,546 tons of cargo carried, highlighting cargo as part of the hybrid model alongside passenger and ancillary revenue.
Key Hub Locations:
| Location | Type | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) | main | Main operating base for Air Premia long-haul and intra-Asia passenger routes, with belly-cargo services supported through Air Premia Cargo. |
Certifications & Compliance:
- • IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
Global Locations & Network
Air Premia connects Seoul Incheon with major North American and Asian markets. Current and announced routes include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, New York/Newark, Washington D.C., Bangkok, Da Nang, Hong Kong, and Tokyo Narita, while interline partnerships extend connectivity through Korean Air and Thai Airways networks.
Partners & Alliances:
Korean Air
interline
Thai Airways
interline
Carrier Partners & Alliances
Air Premia connects Seoul Incheon with major North American and Asian markets. Current and announced routes include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, New York/Newark, Washington D.C., Bangkok, Da Nang, Hong Kong, and Tokyo Narita, while interline partnerships extend connectivity through Korean Air and Thai Airways networks.
Strategic Partnerships:
| Partner | Type |
|---|---|
| Korean Air | interline |
| Thai Airways | interline |
Financial Metrics & Stability
Air Premia reported standalone 2025 revenue of KRW 593.6 billion, up about 21% from 2024, driven by long-haul passenger flying, cargo, and ancillary revenue. Numeric revenue and profit fields are left blank because the CMS fields do not identify currency and public releases do not provide a complete audited profit set for this draft.
Key Financial Metrics:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Financial Year | 2025 |
Service Portfolio
Air Premia combines medium- and long-haul passenger flying with cargo services and paid onboard options. Its passenger product centers on Wide Premium and Economy cabins, in-flight meals, baggage allowances, entertainment, and Wi-Fi on equipped aircraft, while Air Premia Cargo offers belly-cargo products for priority, express, special, and temperature-sensitive shipments.
Our Services:
Scheduled passenger service
Medium- and long-haul scheduled passenger flights from Seoul Incheon across North America and Asia.
Air Premia Cargo
Belly-cargo offerings include PREMIA 350 service classes plus special, express, and temperature-sensitive cargo products.
Wide Premium cabin
Premium-economy style cabin service with larger seat pitch, meals, priority airport services, baggage benefits, and Wi-Fi access options.
In-flight Wi-Fi
Complimentary chat and paid internet plans are available on equipped Air Premia aircraft.
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